Understanding the impact of alarms on hospitalized patients and their families
The Patient and Parent Perspective on Alarm Use (PAUSE) Study
This study is looking at how alarms from continuous monitors in hospitals impact kids and their families, and it wants to hear from them to create better guidelines for using these monitors safely and effectively.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cincinnati, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10693082 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how continuous physiologic monitor (CPM) alarms affect hospitalized patients and their families, focusing on both the benefits and drawbacks of these alarms. It aims to gather insights from patients and families to develop evidence-based guidelines for the appropriate use of CPMs in pediatric settings. The study will also test these guidelines in real-world scenarios to ensure they are practical and effective. By involving stakeholders throughout the process, the research seeks to enhance patient safety and care quality.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include hospitalized pediatric patients and their families who are experiencing the effects of continuous physiologic monitoring.
Not a fit: Patients who are not hospitalized or those who do not require continuous physiologic monitoring may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved safety and comfort for hospitalized patients by reducing alarm fatigue and ensuring appropriate use of monitoring devices.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of this research is novel, there is a growing body of literature addressing alarm fatigue and patient safety in healthcare settings.
Where this research is happening
Cincinnati, United States
- Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr — Cincinnati, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schondelmeyer, Amanda — Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Schondelmeyer, Amanda
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.