Assessment of nurses' perceptions of their workload in a University Hospital | ||
| Alexandria Scientific Nursing Journal | ||
| Volume 27, Issue 3, September 2025, Pages 219-235 PDF (568.82 K) | ||
| Document Type: Research articles | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/asalexu.2025.450090 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Ikram Abbas Elsayed Mohmed* 1; Nancy Sabry Hassan2 | ||
| 1Faculty of Nursing, B.Sc. in Nursing, Nursing Specialist. | ||
| 2Assistant professor, Nursing Administration Department, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University, | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Nursing workload and its impacts on the quality of nursing care is a major concern for nurses and healthcare organizations. The global nurse shortage is a significant issue that needs to be addressed shortly. The study aimed to assess nurses' perception of workload in their healthcare setting. Setting: This study was conducted in all critical care, medical, and surgical units at Alexandria Main University Hospital. Subjects: 140 nurses were assigned to the previously mentioned units selected conveniently. Tool: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Task Load Index (NASATLX). Results: The study showed that many nurses perceived a high level of workload (73.87%) with mean ± SD (443.25 ± 84.54). Recommendations: nurse managers should understand that a positive work environment decreases nurses' workload levels. This involves establishing, maintaining, and rebuilding a workplace that can maintain nurses' satisfaction, improve performance, and enhance the quality of care. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Workload; Nurses; Healthcare; Perception | ||
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