Weak Correlation Between Perceived and Measured Intensive Care Unit Nursing Workload: An Observational Study.
J Nurs Care Qual
; 39(3): E39-E45, 2024.
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| ID: mdl-38780353
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Efficient management of nursing workload in the intensive care unit (ICU) is essential for patient safety, care quality, and nurse well-being. Current ICU-specific workload assessment scores lack comprehensive coverage of nursing activities and perceived workload.PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study was to assess the correlation between ICU nurses' perceived workload and the Nine Equivalents of Nursing Manpower Use Score (NEMS).METHODS:
In a 45-bed adult ICU at a tertiary academic hospital, nurses' perceived shift workload (measured with an 11-point Likert scale) was correlated with the NEMS, calculated manually and electronically.RESULTS:
The study included 1734 observations. The perceived workload was recorded for 77.6% of observations. A weak positive correlation was found between perceived and objectively measured workload.CONCLUSION:
Findings indicate a need to consider the multifaceted nature of nursing activities and individual workload perceptions in the ICU.
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01-internacional
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Assunto principal:
Carga de Trabalho
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Unidades de Terapia Intensiva
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article