Research Topic

Healthcare Technology and Patient Monitoring

This cluster of papers focuses on the phenomenon of alarm fatigue within clinical monitoring systems, particularly in intensive care units. It explores issues related to excessive and non-actionable alarms, the impact on nurse responsiveness, strategies to reduce false alarms, and the role of medical device interoperability in improving patient monitoring. The cluster also addresses the challenges and potential solutions associated with alarm management, aiming to enhance the effectiveness and reliability of healthcare technology.