Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Nefroloji Hemsireligi Dergisi, cilt.21, sa.1, ss.1-10, 2026 (Scopus)
Aim: This study aims to determine the levels of alarm fatigue among healthcare professionals in hemodialysis units and to examine the relationship between alarm fatigue and quality of life. Materials and Methods: This descriptive and correlational study was conducted with 266 healthcare professionals working in two provinces. Data were collected between April 14 and June 14, 2025, using a sociodemographic information form, the Alarm Fatigue Scale, and the Quality of Life Scale. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent samples t-test, one-way analysis of variance, and correlation analysis. Results: The mean Alarm Fatigue Scale score of the participants was 20.70±8.40, and this level differed significantly according to variables such as age, length of professional experience, weekly working hours, intrinsic motivation level, and income–expense balance (p<0.05). Regarding quality-of-life subdimensions, the mean scores were 32.77±12.20 for compassion satisfaction, 18.48±7.66 for burnout, and 16.00±8.93 for secondary traumatic stress. In addition, statistically significant associations were observed between the Alarm Fatigue Scale and all subdimensions of the quality-of-life scale (p<0.05). Conclusion: The findings of this study revealed that alarm fatigue negatively affects the quality of life of healthcare professionals working in hemodialysis units. Accordingly, it is recommended to develop institutional strategies to reduce alarm fatigue, ensure balanced workload planning, implement technological improvements in alarm management systems, and apply programs that support intrinsic motivation.