Degree of Alarm Fatigue and Mental Workload of Hospital Nurses in Intensive Care Units

This study aimed to determine the degree of alarm fatigue and mental workload ICU nurses, clarify relationship between these two variables. A cross-sectional, descriptive research design was used. Data were collected from 90 nurses working in four ICUs Seoul, Republic Korea, using a questionnaire determining their workload. 6 March 26 April 2021 analyzed t-test, ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation coefficient. The average alarm-fatigue score 28.59 out 44. item with highest “I often hear certain amount noise ward”, 3.59 4. scores 75.21 100. effort, which scored 78.72 No significant found Although consistently exposed fatigue, this not directly related workloads, perhaps owing professional consciousness as they strived accomplish tasks despite fatigue. However, since can affect efficiency, investigations reduce it develop appropriate guidelines are necessary. registered.