Nurse workload mystery: study probes hidden stressors in ICUs

NCT ID NCT05140473

First seen Apr 19, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This completed study looked at what factors contribute to the perceived workload of nurses in intensive care and pediatric continuous monitoring units. Researchers surveyed 484 nurses to measure mental demands, physical demands, time pressure, and frustration. The goal is to identify service, staff, and patient-related factors that affect workload, which could help improve nurse well-being and care quality.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Necker Enfants malades hospital

    Paris, 75015, France

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help hospitals design better staffing and support systems to reduce nurse burnout and improve patient safety.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, so it won't directly test any intervention. Results may not apply to all hospitals or units.

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