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Distracted by devices: 105 patient safety incidents linked to Nurses' smartphones

NCT ID NCT07449533

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Alexandria University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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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Study facts

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Participants

368 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2025

Finished

Feb 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

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.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Device Usage: Must actively use a personal communication device (smartphone or tablet) during working hours for either personal or professional purposes. Work Setting: Must be assigned to in-patient care units where direct patient monitoring and interaction occur. Exclusion Criteria: * Nurses on leave or those who declined to participate

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Clinical communication Medical errors Mobile applications Nursing care Patient safety

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University

    Alexandria, 21511, Egypt

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