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2026-03-26 @ 3:19 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2026-03-31 @ 12:38 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT07449533
Status:
RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
2026-03-04
First Post:
2026-02-21
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Smartphone Use in Healthcare Settings Among Nurses
Sponsor:
Organization:
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The study focuses on how these digital tools facilitate "instant action" and rapid communication regarding patient care. By analyzing the nature and speed of messages exchanged, the research aims to to assess smartphone use and its impact on clinical practice among nurses in healthcare settings., reducing clinical response time, and minimizing potential medical errors in healthcare environments. Data is being collected from participants through an online questionnaire. Meeting will be done with potential participants at break time, and the form link will be shared with them through whats app if they agree to participate in this study. Two tools will be used to collect data in this study. to evaluate the effectiveness of this communication medium in promoting a safer environment for patients.', 'detailedDescription': 'This study employs a prospective observational design to investigate the integration of smartphone technology in nursing workflows and its direct implications for patient safety. As healthcare environments become increasingly fast-paced, the reliance on instant messaging (e.g., WhatsApp, specialized hospital apps) for clinical communication has grown.\n\nThe research focuses on several key dimensions:\n\nCommunication Efficiency: Assessing how instant messages facilitate rapid clinical decision-making and "instant action" compared to traditional communication methods.\n\n* An online self-administered questionnaire will be used for the quantitative part; it will be shared with participants through their personal WhatsApp number after meeting them and getting their approval to participate in the study.\n* Semi-structured interviews will be used to collect data for the qualitative part; interviews will be conducted in the Arabic language, either face-to-face or online through the MS Teams platform (synchronous/asynchronous) mode for easy contact with participants\n\nPatient Safety Outcomes: Monitoring the reporting of critical lab values, medication clarifications, and urgent patient status changes through digital messages.\n\nWorkflow Integration: Identifying how nurses prioritize urgent clinical messages amidst their daily responsibilities.\n\nData collection involves a mixed-methods approach, including the analysis of communication patterns and clinical outcome indicators. The study aims to provide evidence-based insights into how smartphone use can be standardized to minimize risks and maximize the speed of life-saving interventions in hospital settings.'}, 'eligibilityModule': {'sex': 'ALL', 'stdAges': ['ADULT', 'OLDER_ADULT'], 'minimumAge': '18 Years', 'samplingMethod': 'NON_PROBABILITY_SAMPLE', 'studyPopulation': 'The study population consists of nurses who are actively providing direct in-patient care in clinical settings. This includes nurses from various departments such as medical-surgical units, intensive care units, and specialized wards. These professionals are primarily those who utilize personal communication devices (PCDs) during their shifts and are capable of reporting their usage patterns and clinical incidents related to patient safety.', 'healthyVolunteers': False, 'eligibilityCriteria': 'Inclusion Criteria:\n\n\\- Device Usage: Must actively use a personal communication device (smartphone or tablet) during working hours for either personal or professional purposes.\n\nWork Setting: Must be assigned to in-patient care units where direct patient monitoring and interaction occur.\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n\\-'}, 'identificationModule': {'nctId': 'NCT07449533', 'briefTitle': 'Smartphone Use in Healthcare Settings Among Nurses', 'organization': {'class': 'OTHER', 'fullName': 'Alexandria University'}, 'officialTitle': "Smartphone Use in Healthcare Settings: Nurses' Messages for Instant Action to Promote Patient Safety", 'orgStudyIdInfo': {'id': 'AU-20-10-432'}}, 'armsInterventionsModule': {'armGroups': [{'label': 'Participating Nurses', 'description': "This arm includes staff nurses to assess their patterns of personal communication device use including frequency, duration, and types of applications while simultaneously evaluating the subsequent impact of these devices on in-patient care. Through a convergent parallel mixed-methods approach, the study examines how these usage patterns influence clinical workflows, nurses' responsiveness, and overall patient safety, focusing on identifying both the professional benefits and potential risks associated with the use of personal devices in clinical settings.", 'interventionNames': ['Behavioral: Assessment of Personal Communication Device Usage Patterns.']}], 'interventions': [{'name': 'Assessment of Personal Communication Device Usage Patterns.', 'type': 'BEHAVIORAL', 'description': 'Participants will complete surveys and participate in interviews to assess their patterns of using personal communication devices during work hours. 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