Resident and nurse perspectives on the use of secure text messaging systems.

Sara Aziz; John Barber; Amit Singh; Amethyst Alayari; Caroline E Rassbach

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Resident and nurse perspectives on the use of secure text messaging systems.

October 19, 2022

Aziz S, Barber J, Singh A, et al. J Hosp Med. 2022;17(11):880-887.

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The introduction of new technology can have mixed consequences on staff workflows and patient safety. Focus groups of residents and nurses in a California children’s hospital sought to assess the advantages and shortcomings of secure text messaging systems (STMS) on teamwork, patient safety, and clinician well-being. Guidelines to reduce drawbacks are described.

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