Health Care

A description of nurses’ decision-making in managing electrocardiographic monitor alarms.

Sub-domain:

Registered nurses

CTA Method(s):

Critical Decision Method

Application(s):

Training

Publication Year:

2014

Lead Author:

Priscilla K. Gazarian

Description:

Cognitive task analysis conducted to explore nurses decision-making related to continuous ECG monitoring and the associated alarms. Researchers interviewed eight registered nurses to inform the development of learning experiences and inform policies to guide practice.

Full Reference:

Gazarian, P. K., Carrier, N., Cohen, R., Schram, H., & Shiromani, S. (2014). A description of nurses’ decision-making in managing electrocardiographic monitor alarms. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 24(1-2), 151-159. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.12625.

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