Nurses' Perceived Problems and Need for Torches During Nighttime Nursing Rounds: A Content Analysis of Semi-Structured Interviews.

Objective: This study aimed to clarify the risks, as perceived by ward nurses, associated with the quality of lighting nurses use during nighttime rounds, and to identify the torch functions nurses need to optimally perform such rounds.

Methods: A semi-structured interview survey was conducted among nurses working in a university hospital. Data were collected regarding nurses' usage of torches during nighttime rounds and whether the color cast by the torches impacts their work efficiency and the risk of medical incidents. Narrative data obtained during the interviews were analyzed using Belerson's method of content analysis.

Results: Sixteen nurses participated in this study. Thereupon, 25 categories and 83 subcategories were identified regarding the impact of torchlight on nursing during nighttime rounds, and 10 categories and 38 subcategories were identified regarding the torch functions needed to optimally perform nighttime rounds. The needs included , , , and .

Conclusions: To reduce the risk of medical incidents during nighttime nursing rounds, the use of white-light torches with sufficient brightness and high color rendering is recommended.