SynthesisJournal of nursing management2026
Risk Factors, Health Consequences, and Professional Work of Problematic Mobile Phone Use Among Nurses: A Systematic Review.
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- Blurred Boundaries at the Bedside: Reframing Problematic Smartphone Use as an Ethical and Organisational Challenge in Nursing Practice.Nursing open · 2026Pooled it
- Risk Factors, Health Consequences, and Professional Work of Problematic Mobile Phone Use Among Nurses: A Systematic Review.Journal of nursing management · 2026Pooled it
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Abstract
backgroundProblematic mobile phone use is an emerging public health issue, the prevalence of which has increased among nurses.
aimTo synthesize and describe knowledge on problematic mobile phone use by nurses, its consequences, and strategies for addressing this phenomenon.
designA systematic review was conducted following the checklist Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) statement. This systematic review has been registered in PROSPERO (CRD420251052591).
methodsFour electronic databases were systematically searched from their inception to September 2025. The article's reference lists were also manually searched. The study selection was carried out in three stages, with two reviewers independently analyzing the data and resolving disagreements. The quality assessment utilized the Mixed Method Appraisal Tool, considering the criteria established for each study design.
resultsSixteen studies from four online databases were selected, the majority of which were cross-sectional and descriptive. The risk factors for problematic mobile phone use, the negative consequences for mental and physical health, and the clinical work of nurses were highlighted, such as a combination of strategies to prevent and mitigate problematic mobile phone use in the clinical setting.
conclusionThe problematic mobile phone use of nurses negatively affects their mental and physical health, as well as their performance in the clinical setting. IMPLICATION FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT: The findings of this study may inform the need for nursing managers to develop and implement strategies to prevent and mitigate the problematic use of these devices among nurses and ensure the appropriate use of mobile phones in the clinical setting.
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