Nurse burnout under the microscope: study reveals hidden workload triggers
NCT ID NCT05140473
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at what factors make intensive care and pediatric nurses feel more or less overloaded at work. Researchers surveyed 484 nurses using a standard workload scale that measures mental demands, physical effort, time pressure, and frustration. The goal is to identify which aspects of the job—like patient severity, staffing, or experience—affect perceived workload most, so hospitals can better support their nursing staff.
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 improve nurse working conditions and patient care by understanding what makes their job feel harder.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, so it won't test any treatment or intervention. The results may not apply to all hospitals or nursing settings.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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484 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2022
- Finished
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Nov 2023
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Nurses works in Pediatric Intensive care and Continuous Monitoring Unit of the Necker Hospital, AP-HP, Paris Child hospitalized in the Intensive care and Continuous Monitoring Unit of the Necker Hospital, AP-HP, Paris
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Registered nurses from Pediatric Intensive care and Continuous Monitoring Unit agreeing to participate in the study, * Having at least one patient in charge over the period considered * Child regardless of age hospitalized in the Pediatric Intensive care and Continuous Monitoring unit. * Non-opposition of the legal representative (s) to the collection of data Exclusion Criteria: * Nurse in job adaptation training * Interim nurse * Nurse not usually working in intensive care * Reference nurses of the service * Legal guardian of the child who doesn't speak or understand French
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Necker Enfants malades hospital
Paris, 75015, France