Distracted by devices: 105 patient safety incidents linked to Nurses' smartphones
NCT ID NCT07449533
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study surveyed 368 nurses in Egyptian hospitals to understand how smartphone use during work hours impacts patient safety. Researchers found 105 clinical incidents tied to device distraction and collected 176 actionable recommendations for safer use. The goal is to inform policies that balance communication needs with patient care.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to better guidelines for safe smartphone use in hospitals, reducing distractions and improving patient safety.
What could go wrong
This is a single survey from one hospital network in Egypt, so results may not apply everywhere. It only identifies patterns, not proven solutions.
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Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University
Alexandria, 21511, Egypt