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Weak Correlation Between Perceived and Measured Intensive Care Unit Nursing Workload: An Observational Study.
- Source :
- Journal of Nursing Care Quality; Jul-Sep2024, Vol. 39 Issue 3, pE39-E45, 7p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10573631
- Volume :
- 39
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Nursing Care Quality
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 177467692
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000774