Abstract
Background: Although point-of-care testing is the standard method for inpatient glucose monitoring; it is associated with patient discomfort and late detection of dysglycaemic events. Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) may improve glycaemic management; however, limited staff education and experience among may hinder its implementation.
Aim: To investigate experience, perceptions and training needs on CGM use among inpatient nursing staff across diverse hospital wards.
Methods: This is a single-centre, 38-item online survey recruited inpatient nurses in a hospital in the UK. Participants were invited via the e-newsletter and posters; the survey remained open for five months.
Results: Nineteen nurses reported positive perceptions of inpatient CGM. Most considered CGM reliable (77.8%) and preferred CGM combined with POCT (66.7%). Views on its impact on workload and patient-room entries were mixed (30% agreed, 30% disagreed). Training needs included sensor placement (92.9%) and alarm management (78.6%).
Conclusion: Nurses viewed CGM favourably but highlighted important training needs for inpatient use.