ArticleInternational journal of nursing sciences2024
Intensity of nursing work in a primary healthcare center: An observational study.
Article in International journal of nursing sciences, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.
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- Identifying Role Functions of Primary Health Care Nurses in China: A Mixed-Methods Study in Three Northeastern Provinces.Journal of nursing management · 2026Article
- Nursing Workload and Optimal Staffing in Medical and Surgical Wards: A Time-Motion Study Using a Patient Classification System.Journal of nursing management · 2026Observational
- Application of a machine learning model to predict the estimated primary care patient time consumption.npj health systems · 2026Article
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Abstract
Objectives: In the sphere of occupational intensity, nursing stands recognized for its inherently demanding nature, marked by a rapid succession of tasks. Our primary aim was to assess the level of job intensity within nursing by analyzing the frequency and duration of activities performed by nurses, instances of task overlap, and the distribution of break times within a primary healthcare center. Methods: This study was conducted using a descriptive working method. Nursing activities were recorded with the observation of six nurses, each monitored for 37.5 h. We used the Maribor System for measuring Quantity in Nursing Care in Primary Health Care Settings to measure the nursing care activities about direct patient care, indirect patient care, and other unproductive aspects through direct non-participant observations. Results: About 41.5% ( Conclusions: This study highlights the need to shift nurses' focus from a task-centric approach to one centered on patient care. The prevailing emphasis on tasks may contribute to enduring fatigue and professional dissatisfaction. Consequently, there is an urgent need to redefine the scope of a nurse's role and implement a comprehensive computer information system as an integral part of this redefined approach.
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