Perceptions Of Workload Research Articles

Areas of work-life, psychological capital and emotional intelligence on compassion fatigue and compassion satisfaction among nurses: A cross-sectional study.

To examine the impact of six areas of work-life, emotional intelligence and psychological capital on compassion fatigue and compassion satisfaction among Canadian Registered Nurses and licensed practical nurses. A cross-sectional survey study. A convenience sample of 296 Registered Nurses and 110 licensed practical nurses answered a self-administered questionnaire measuring areas of work-life, psychological capital, emotional intelligence, compassion satisfaction and compassion fatigue in September 2019. The association between variables were analysed with descriptive and correlational analyses, while the hypothesized models were tested using multiple regression analyses. This study identified several areas of work-life and intrapersonal resources that impacted compassion satisfaction and compassion fatigue. Among Registered Nurses, compassion satisfaction was predicted by psychological capital, rewards, values and workload. Compassion fatigue was predicted by psychological capital, workload, control and community. Among licensed practical nurses, compassion satisfaction was predicted by psychological capital and emotional intelligence. Compassion fatigue was predicted by workload and psychological capital. Study results also revealed significant differences in Registered Nurses' and licensed practical nurses' perceptions of workload, rewards and fairness at work, and both compassion satisfaction and compassion fatigue. Registered Nurses perceived their workload to be more manageable and perceived greater rewards and greater fairness at work than licensed practical nurses. Compassion fatigue was higher for Registered Nurses than licensed practical nurses, while compassion satisfaction was higher for licensed practical nurses than Registered Nurses. Future studies should investigate the nature and span of these differences to suggest relevant strategies to mitigate compassion fatigue and promote compassion satisfaction for each of these nursing roles. The results of this study underscore the need to create nursing work environments that foster a manageable workload and positive social relationships, where nurses have professional autonomy, decision-making capacities and access to adequate resources to do their job effectively. The nursing work environment should also provide recognition of nurses' contributions and an alignment between personal and organizational values. Investments in the development and improvement of nurses' psychological capital and emotional intelligence should be prioritized since they are malleable and impactful intrapersonal resources on compassion satisfaction and compassion fatigue. This study adhered to the STROBE guidelines. A total of 406 nurses were involved in this study by answering a self-administered study survey.

An Examination of Work Conditions and Well-Being of Slovene Train Drivers

Abstract Background and purpose While the occupation of a train driver can be likened to other transportation professions like truck or bus drivers, it is essential to note that there are distinct hazards exclusive to this role that have a notable impact on the mental and physical well-being of train drivers. The study aims to define personal characteristics, work organisation and work characteristics, professional development and work in general in connection with risk factors among employees who perform the work tasks of train drivers in railway transport. Methodology The study on train drivers in Slovenia was conducted with 179 participants, representing 13.3% of the total population of train drivers. The sample was predominantly male and varied in age, most hailing from the Podravska region. The OPSA digital tool was used to analyse risk factors and gauge psychosocial stress across 17 areas, using a questionnaire split into two sections. Data was collected through online and physical surveys, with voluntary and anonymous participation. Results The study found that the personal characteristics of train drivers do not significantly impact their perception of workplace workload. While professional development factors negatively influenced workload perception, the impact was not statistically significant. However, general work characteristics strongly impact how train drivers perceive their workload. These findings suggest that interventions should focus on modifying general work characteristics to improve train drivers’ work conditions. Conclusions These findings have important implications for the railway industry. They suggest that interventions aimed at improving the work conditions of train drivers should focus on modifying general work characteristics rather than targeting personal characteristics or professional development factors. Future research should explore these relationships and develop strategies to mitigate the identified risk factors.

When Nurses in an Emergency Situation Look for a Medical Item But Fail to See It.

Emergency department nurses may fail to see medical items in emergency cart drawers, such as syringes and tubes, while handling emergency situations, which can often contribute to a delay in managing the case. This is a phenomenon known as Looked-but-failed-to-see (LBFTS) and occurs when the observer fails to detect a visible visual stimulus among various other stimuli. LBFTS is a group of human errors, including inattentional blindness (IB), satisfaction of search, and biased search processes, and is associated with constraints on human visual processing. LBFTS has been studied extensively in the fields of aviation, military, radiology, and road safety; however, the role of LBFTS in hospital ED has generally been overlooked. Hence, a key aim of this study was to investigate the possibility of the occurrence of LBFTS among ED nurses while searching for a particular medical item during a real-life emergency. An observational cross-sectional blinded study was conducted to determine the occurrence of LBFTS in a real-life visual search task during resuscitation cases in ED. The A-B-C (antecedent-behavior-consequence) observation and recording naturalistic observation technique was used. A total of 45 ED nurses who were assigned to either the crash cart or the intubation trolley at the time of data collection agreed to participate and were included in the analysis. The results revealed that LBFTS accounted for 66% of the cases where emergency items were brought from another location. Participants missed seeing an item, although the item was directly in front of their eyes. Factors such as the perception of cognitive workload at the time of data collection positively impacted the increase in LBFTS (P = .021). Taken together, the results of the present study and recent visual studies support the occurrence of LBFTS among nurses working in ED. Devising successful strategies to reduce this phenomenon could translate directly into saved lives.

Developing a novel energy-based approach for measuring mental workload

Minimal research has been conducted to develop non-invasive processes for quantifying and evaluating worker mental workload - a critical concern - at the task level in the construction industry. One reason for this gap in research is the complex and dynamic nature of the construction process, which makes construction work more complicated to measure and predict compared to work in other industries. This paper presents a novel approach and corresponding conceptual model to quantify and evaluate construction worker perception of mental workload at the task level using the energy concept. A conceptual process for assessing mental workload (MWL), i.e., the feeling of stress, pressure, and being overwhelmed due to the task nature, factors, conditions, and resources that accompany the performance of the task, was developed from extant research and interviews. The Delphi method was utilized to characterize the energy-based model and provide initial verification. The results from the literature review, expert insight, and four rounds of the Delphi survey revealed 14 constituents, 51 components, and one metric for each component to measure the level of MWL felt by a worker. These constituents, components, and metrics were used to develop a model for measuring construction worker MWL. This study contributes to knowledge by developing a novel non-invasive method for assessing potential task-level MWL using an energy-based model. The energy-based assessment model contributes to practice by providing a tool that could be used to measure the potential impact of construction tasks on workers perceived mental workload.

BRIDGING ISSUES OF STRESS AND MENTAL HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE THROUGH ARTICLE WRITING IN ONLINE MASS MEDIA

This community service activity discusses the issue and role of stress and mental health in the workplace and how writing articles in online mass media, such as Kumparan, can help overcome these issues. Stress, although often considered detrimental, can actually have a positive impact on an individual's performance and achievement if faced in the right levels. Studies show that appropriate pressure can motivate individuals to achieve high achievements. Stimuli and perceptions have a role in shaping individual attitudes and behaviors in the workplace. In addition to pressure levels, positive perceptions of organizational support impact job performance and satisfaction, while negative perceptions can lead to excess stress and burnout. Environmental, organizational, and individual factors influence perceptions of pressure or workload. Through writing articles in online mass media, this article explains how writing on platforms like Kumparan can be an effective tool in bridging stress and mental health issues in the workplace. This article not only provides information on the impact of stress and how to cope with it, but also encourages positive attitude and behavior change related to this issue. Article dissemination can be done through various channels, including one of them through social media, to reach a wider target audience. With a better understanding of the relationship between stimulus, perception, and pressure, this article helps in creating a balanced work environment and supports the well-being, productivity, and quality of life of employees. Therefore, the article has the potential to influence stress-related and mental health-related mindsets and practices in the workplace, as well as encourage better management in the context of Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior.

Investigation of the Relationship Between Workload Perception and the Work-life Balance of Intensive Care Nurses Working During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Web-based Cross-sectional Study

Investigation of the Relationship Between Workload Perception and the Work-life Balance of Intensive Care Nurses Working During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Web-based Cross-sectional Study

Player Perceptions of Face Validity and Fidelity in 360-Video and Virtual Reality Cricket.

Virtual reality (VR) and 360° video can provide new opportunities for testing and training in sport. Both options offer different benefits in terms of efficacy for training, ease of use, and cost. This creates questions about the implementation of immersive technologies, and research is required to further understand their use. We aimed to gain initial evidence of athletes' perceptions of face validity and fidelity in VR and 360-video. Thirty-nine international pathway cricketers experienced five overs in VR cricket and in a 360-video recording. After trying each technology, players completed questionnaires to measure perceptions of presence and task workload. Participants reported immersive experience in both methods, but higher levels of realism, possibility to act, physical effort, temporal constraints, and task control in VR. 360-video offers a better possibility to visually examine the environment, while VR offers enhanced realism and physical elements, but 360-video may still offer affordable solutions for visual tasks.

Burnout, employee engagement, and changing organizational contexts in VA primary care during the early COVID-19 pandemic

BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic involved a rapid change to the working conditions of all healthcare workers (HCW), including those in primary care. Organizational responses to the pandemic, including a shift to virtual care, changes in staffing, and reassignments to testing-related work, may have shifted more burden to these HCWs, increasing their burnout and turnover intent, despite their engagement to their organization. Our objectives were (1) to examine changes in burnout and intent to leave rates in VA primary care from 2017–2020 (before and during the pandemic), and (2) to analyze how individual protective factors and organizational context affected burnout and turnover intent among VA primary care HCWs during the early months of the pandemic.MethodsWe analyzed individual- and healthcare system-level data from 19,894 primary care HCWs in 139 healthcare systems in 2020. We modeled potential relationships between individual-level burnout and turnover intent as outcomes, and individual-level employee engagement, perceptions of workload, leadership, and workgroups. At healthcare system-level, we assessed prior-year levels of burnout and turnover intent, COVID-19 burden (number of tests and deaths), and the extent of virtual care use as potential determinants. We conducted multivariable analyses using logistic regression with standard errors clustered by healthcare system controlled for individual-level demographics and healthcare system complexity.ResultsIn 2020, 37% of primary care HCWs reported burnout, and 31% reported turnover intent. Highly engaged employees were less burned out (OR = 0.57; 95% CI 0.52–0.63) and had lower turnover intent (OR = 0.62; 95% CI 0.57–0.68). Pre-pandemic healthcare system-level burnout was a major predictor of individual-level pandemic burnout (p = 0.014). Perceptions of reasonable workload, trustworthy leadership, and strong workgroups were also related to lower burnout and turnover intent (p < 0.05 for all). COVID-19 burden, virtual care use, and prior year turnover were not associated with either outcome.ConclusionsEmployee engagement was associated with a lower likelihood of primary care HCW burnout and turnover intent during the pandemic, suggesting it may have a protective effect during stressful times. COVID-19 burden and virtual care use were not related to either outcome. Future research should focus on understanding the relationship between engagement and burnout and improving well-being in primary care.

Student perceptions of immersive block learning: an exploratory study of student satisfaction in the Southern Cross Model

ABSTRACT In immersive block models students learn over shorter teaching periods and with fewer concurrent units than in typical semester or trimester models. A core aim of many such innovations is to enhance students’ learning outcomes; however, there are few investigations of student satisfaction at scale in immersive block models. This paper reports on an exploratory study of results from an institution-wide student feedback survey administered at an Australian public university that has introduced a 6-week immersive block model across the institution. Two strands of analysis were undertaken. Strand 1 (N = 4,157) compared satisfaction ratings across units delivered in the immersive block model in 2021 with ratings from the trimester model in 2019. Strand 2 (N = 1,925) explored the relative strengths of correlations between individual survey items and overall unit and overall teaching satisfaction in the immersive block model. The research found that overall, five of seven unit satisfaction indicators and all six teaching indicators improved to a statistically significant degree in the immersive block model. While student perceptions of workload appeared to be most susceptible to negative change, the correlation between workload and overall unit satisfaction was relatively weak compared to other unit indicators, suggesting that students have some tolerance for reduced satisfaction with workload. Meanwhile, the data suggest that students’ overall satisfaction with their units in the immersive block model appears most strongly tied to their satisfaction with teaching. Overall satisfaction with teaching appears most strongly associated with academics presenting content in a clear manner while showing concern for students’ learning.

Anxiety and work overload perception levels of primary healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has greatly affected healthcare workers at the physical and psychosocial level. In this process, primary healthcare workers have taken the most active role by taking part in the filiation groups. This study aimed to determine the anxiety and workload perception level of primary healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. This was a cross-sectional study. An online survey was conducted among 197 healthcare workers. Personal Information Form, the Coronavirus Anxiety Scale and Work Overload Scale were used as data collection tools in the research. Independent Two-Sample T-Test, One-Way Analysis of Variance, Mann-Whitney U test and Kruskal Wallis test were used to evaluate the data. Moreover, the relationships between the scales were evaluated with Pearson correlation analysis and simple regression analysis. The median total score of the Coronavirus Anxiety Scale of healthcare workers was 3.0, and the mean score of the Work Overload Scale was 37.89±7.47. It was found that there was a correlation between the Coronavirus Anxiety and the Work Overload Scales and 21.0% of the variance changes in the Work Overload Scale were affected by coronavirus anxiety. It was determined that the level of coronavirus anxiety affects the perception of workload. Therefore, it is recommended that work plans should be made considering this situation.

Exploring the influence of individual factors on the perception of mental workload and body postures

Studies have revealed that physical and mental demands, psychosocial factors, and individual factors can contribute to the development of WMSDs. Yet, much is still unknown regarding the effects of individual characteristics on WMSDs susceptibility. Previous studies discovered people assumed more awkward body postures to perform an activity when the perception of mental workload is higher. This research study explored if individual characteristics such as age, sex, personality, and anxiety help explain changes or differences in the perception of mental workload and body postures assume when performing activities. The study provided evidence that these individual characteristics have a modifying role on perceived mental workload and body postures. The results suggest that perceived mental workload is influenced to a higher extent by individual characteristics such as anxiety, sex, and personality traits. Women have a higher (18.7%) mental workload perception than men. Likewise, NASA-TLX scores are 22% higher for feelers than thinkers. In general, higher perceptions of mental workload were observed in participants with higher anxiety levels. On the other hand, body postures seem to be influenced by different individual factors depending on the nature of the activity. RULA scores increased on average by 13.1% between baseline and time constraint conditions. Larger differences were observed in certain individuals (e.g. introverts (19.7%) and intuitors (13.8%)) across conditions.

11 The Moderating Effect of Depression on Workload Perception in Traumatic Brain Injury

Objective:Individuals who have experienced traumatic brain injury (TBI) are at an elevated risk for worsened physical and psychological outcomes. Increased rates of anxiety and depression, along with cognitive issues, are common post-TBI. While there is some evidence that anxiety and depression may affect objective cognitive performance, less is known about their effect on other factors that are associated with the individual’s capacity to complete the task, such as perceived workload of the cognitive task. Workload represents an individual’s perception of task difficulty and serves as a proxy for the magnitude of mental demands a given task places on an individual. Preliminary findings in the literature suggest that individuals with TBI commonly report greater workload when completing cognitive tasks compared to neurotypical peers, but the influence of anxiety and depression on survivors’ workload remains unclear. Considering the elevated rates of psychological and cognitive problems in individuals with TBI, the present study examined the moderating role of anxiety and depression on TBI survivor workload perception of a stress-inducing working memory task.Participants and Methods:Ten participants with moderate to severe TBI and eight neurologically healthy controls performed the Paced Auditory Serial Addition Task (PASAT). After completing the PASAT, participants reported their subjective workload using the NASA task load index (NASA-TLX). Participants also completed measures of psychological functioning, including the Chicago Multiscale Depression Inventory (CMDI) and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). Relationships between workload and depression and trait anxiety were examined using linear regression.Results:Linear regression was employed for both the TBI and the healthy control groups to assess the influence of trait anxiety and depression on perceived workload. There was no significant difference between the TBI and HC NASA perceived workload scores. Within the TBI group, there was a significant anxiety by depression interaction (b = -.015, p &lt; .001). Simple slopes analyses revealed that for TBI participants reporting low depression, perceived workload increased with increased anxiety (b = .093, p &lt; .001). For TBI participants reporting high depression, perceived workload decreased as anxiety increased (b = -.38, p = .03). While there was also significant anxiety by depression interaction in the healthy control group (b = .033, p = .04), simple slopes analyses revealed that there were no significant associations for healthy controls.Conclusions:These results demonstrate that in TBI, level of depression moderates the relationship between anxiety and workload perception. The pattern observed in the TBI group was unique from controls. The present findings suggest that post-TBI, higher depression may temper the influence of anxiety on stressful cognitive task performance and workload rating. The tempering effect of high depression in TBI may represent a biased reporting style or impaired assessment of task difficulty, which may ultimately affect the individual’s capacity to accomplish a task well.

Pediatric vital signs monitoring in hospital wards: Recognition systems and factors influencing nurses' attitudes and practices

AimsTo describe: 1) systems in place for recognition and response to deteriorating children in Italy, 2) attitudes and practices of registered nurses (RN) towards vital signs (VS) monitoring in pediatric wards, 3) the associations of nurses attitudes and pratices with nurses' and organizational characteristics. Design and methodsA multicentre cross-sectional correlational study. Data were collected between January–May 2020 using: an adapted version of the ‘Survey on Recognition and Response Systems in Australia’, and the ‘Ped-V Scale’. Descriptive and adjusted linear regression analysis was performed, accounting for clustering. ResultsTen Italian hospitals participated, 432 RNs responded to the Ped-V scale (response rate = 52%). Five (50%) hospitals had a VS policy in place, three hospitals (30%) had a Pediatric Early Warning System (PEWS), almost all hospitals had a system in place to respond to deteriorating children. Following multivariate regression analysis, having a PEWS was significantly associated with Ped-V scale ‘Workload’, ‘Clinical competence’, ‘Standardization’ dimensions; gender was associated with ‘key indicators’ and pediatric surgical ward with ‘Clinical competence’. ConclusionsThe use of VS policies and PEWS was not consistent across hospitals caring for children in Italy. Nurses' attitudes and practices (i.e., perception of workload, and clinical competence) were significantly lower in hospitals with increased complexity of care/PEWS. Gender was significantly associated with knowledge scores. Practice implicationsSystem strategies to improve nurses' attitudes and practices towards VS monitoring and education are warranted to support effective behaviors towards VS monitoring, their interpretation, and appropriate communication to activate the efferent limb of the rapid response system.

Burnout During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Report on Pediatric Residents.

The Pediatric Resident Burnout and Resilience Consortium (PRB-RSC) has described the epidemiology of burnout in pediatric residents since 2016. We hypothesized burnout rates during the pandemic would increase. We explored resident burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic and its relationship to resident perception of workload, training, personal life and local COVID burden. Since 2016, PRB-RSC has sent an annual, confidential survey to over 30 pediatric and medicine-pediatrics residencies. In 2020 and 2021, 7 questions were added to explore the relationship of COVID-19 and perceptions of workload, training and personal life. In 2019, 46 programs participated, 22 in 2020, and 45 in 2021. Response rates in 2020 (n=1,055, 68%) and 2021(n=1702, 55%) were similar to those of previous years (p=0.09). Burnout rates in 2020 were significantly lower than in 2019 (54% versus 66%, p<0.001) but returned to pre-covid levels in 2021 (65%, p=0.90). In combined 2020-2021 data, higher rates of burnout were associated with reported increased workload (AOR 1.38, 95% CI 1.19-1.6) and concerns regarding the effect of COVID on training (AOR 1.35, 95% CI 1.2-1.53). Program-level county COVID burden in combined 2020-2021 data was not associated with burnout in this model (AOR=1.03, 95% CI=0.70 - 1.52). Burnout rates within reporting programs decreased significantly in 2020 and returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2021. Increased burnout was associated with perceived increases in workload and concerns regarding effect of the pandemic on training. Given these findings, programs should consider further investigation into workload and training uncertainty on burnout.

Pediatric Faculty Engagement and Associated Areas of Worklife After a COVID19 Surge.

Healthcare organizations strive to increase physician engagement and decrease attrition. However, little is known about which specific worklife areas may be targeted to improve physician engagement or retention, especially after stressful events such as a COVID19 surge. Our objective was to identify demographic characteristics and worklife areas most associated with increased physician engagement and decreased intent to leave in pediatric faculty. In September 2020, we conducted a cross-sectional survey of faculty at an academic, tertiary-care children's hospital. A convenience and voluntary sampling approach was used. The survey included demographics, Maslach Burnout Index-Human Services Survey (MBI-HSS) and the Areas of Worklife Survey (AWS). The MBI-HSS was used to measure faculty engagement. The AWS measures satisfaction with six worklife areas (workload, control, reward, fairness, community, values). We used bivariate analyses to examine relationships between worklife areas and engagement and between worklife areas and intent to leave. We included multivariate logistic regression models to examine worklife areas most associated with increased work engagement and decreased intent to leave. Our response rate was 41% (113/274 participants). In bivariate analysis, engaged faculty reported higher satisfaction in all worklife areas. In multivariate analyses, positive perceptions of workload (odds ratio (OR) 2.83; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.2-6.9), control (OR, 3.24; 95% CI 1.4-7.3), and community (OR, 6.07; 95% CI 1.9-18.7) were associated with engagement. Positive perceptions of values (OR, 0.07; 95% CI 0.02-0.32) and community (OR, 0.19; 95% CI 0.05-0.78) were negatively associated with intent to leave. We found that positive perceptions of workload, control, and community were most associated with engagement. Alignment of values and increased sense of community were associated with decreased intent to leave. Our findings suggest specific worklife areas may be targeted to increase faculty engagement and retention.

An Analysis of the Relationship between Teachers' Workload and Work-Life Balance

In this study, the relationship between teachers' workload and work-life balance was examined. The research, which was designed with the relational survey model, one of the quantitative research methods, was carried out in the province of Ankara in the 2020-2021 academic year. Two different data sets were collected in the study. The first is the study group consisting of 30 teachers working in public primary and secondary schools in the Yenimahalle district of Ankara. The second is the sample consisting of 436 teachers working in public primary and secondary schools in nine central districts of Ankara. Data were collected using a questionnaire and two scales. Excel and SPSS were used in the data analysis. The total average weekly time allocated by the classroom teachers working in public primary schools for the specified tasks was found to be 38 hours, and the branch teachers working in public secondary schools were found to be 30.9 hours. There are statistically significant relationships between teachers' perceptions of workload and work-life balance scores. As the workload of teachers increases, their work-life balance levels decrease, or as their workload decreases, their work-life balance levels increase.

Workload Perception and Job Satisfaction of Nurses at COVID-19 National Emergency Hospital Wisma Atlet Kemayoran, Jakarta, Indonesia

The COVID-19 pandemic poses a major challenge to healthcare systems around the world. This is due to an imbalance between workload and the number of patients being treated. Nurses have an important role in determining the patient's recovery rate by providing intensive care management to patients, helping to fulfill the basic needs of patients, and collaborating with other health workers. This study aims to describe the workload perception and job satisfaction of nurses encountering the COVID-19 pandemic at the COVID-19 National Emergency Hospital Wisma Atlet Kemayoran (RSDC WAK), Jakarta, Indonesia. This study uses a descriptive study design. The sample of this study has inclusion criteria for nurses who work for the period January – May of 2022. This data collection uses instruments of nursing characteristics, nursing workload perception, and job satisfaction with Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. There were 105 samples of nurses chosen by convenience sampling. This study uses univariate (descriptive) statistical tests. The results show that the scale of nurse workload perception was often in the percentage (57.1%) with the most influential indicator being the psychological aspect which not being easy to deal with COVID-19 patients with different characteristics (37.1%) and the physical aspect because of the large amount of work that must be done for patient safety (36.2%). The result of job satisfaction was very satisfactory (57.1%) with the most influential indicator being the attitude of a very good colleague (49.5%) and cooperation between nurses (46.7%). The workload perception and job satisfaction information can be a reference for implementing nursing management strategies that pay attention to health, motivation, and work productivity to maintain the quality of nursing care during a pandemic.

Measuring Emergency Department Workload Perception Using Electronic Medical Record Measures of Patient Volume and Acuity

BackgroundWorkload in the emergency department (ED) fluctuates and there is no established model for measurement of clinician-level ED workload. ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to measure perceived ED workload and assess the relationship between perceived workload and objective measures of workload from the electronic medical record (EMR). MethodsThis study was conducted at a tertiary care, academic ED from July 1, 2020 through April 13, 2021. Attending workload perceptions were collected using a 5-point scale in three care areas with variable acuity. We collected eight EMR measures thought to correlate with perceived workload. EMR values were compared across areas of the department using ANOVA and correlated with attending workload ratings using linear regression. ResultsWe collected 315 unique workload ratings, which were normally distributed. For the entire department, there was a weak positive correlation between reported workload perception and mean percentage of inpatient admissions (r = 0.23; p < 0.001), intensive care unit admissions (r = 0.2; p < 0.001), patient arrivals per shift (r = 0.14; p = 0.017), critical care billed visits (r = 0.22; p < 0.001), cardiopulmonary resuscitation code activations (r = 0.2; p < 0.001), and level 5 visits (r = 0.13; p = 0.02). There was weak negative correlation for ED discharges (r = –0.23; p < 0.001). Several correlations were stronger in individual care areas, including percent admissions in the lowest-acuity area (r = 0.43; p = 0.033) and patient arrivals in the highest-acuity area (r = 0.44; p < .01). No significant correlation was found in any area for observation admissions or trauma activations. ConclusionsIn this study, EMR measures of workload were not closely correlated with ED attending physician workload perception. Future study should examine additional factors contributing to physician workload outside of the EMR.

Covid-19 Pandemisi Sürecinde Yoğun Bakımda Çalışanların İş Yüküyle Tükenmişlik Düzeyi Arasındaki İlişki

The research is a cross-sectional and descriptive study that examines the relationship between the increased workload in Covid-19 intensive care units and the burnout levels of nurses. The study population consists of nurses working in Covid-19 intensive care units. The sample was composed of nurses who met the inclusion criteria for the study and volunteered to participate in the research at Yıldırım Beyazıt University Training and Research Hospital. Pandemic is generally defined as the worldwide spread of a previously unseen disease. Pandemics have a high rate of infecting and causing fatalities in the global population. Along with pandemics, come various societal issues affecting areas such as work, the economy, education, and, notably, the healthcare sector. The unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic has placed immense pressure on the healthcare sector worldwide, exacerbating pre-existing workloads and burnout issues. In our study addressing this problem, questions were posed using a sociodemographic data form, the Maslach Burnout Inventory, and the Individual Workload Perception Scale. The collected data was analyzed, and the findings were compared with the literature to draw conclusions. Recommendations were made based on these analyses. Key words: Covid-19, Nursing, Workload, Burnout

The Relationship Between Perceived Workload and Perceived Organizational Support and Work Life Balance Among Electronic Service Employees in Bojonegoro

This research aims to determine whether there is a relationship between perceptions of organizational support and perceptions of workload and work-life balance among electronic service employees in Bojonegoro. A quantitative approach was used in this research. The sampling technique used was saturated sampling using electronic service employees in Bojonegoro who were tasked with handling electronic service in workshops and on call, totaling 30 employees. The instruments used in collecting data were a scale of perceptions of organizational support, a workload scale, and a work-life balance scale, which were presented in the form of a Likert scale. Hypothesis testing the data analysis method used is the multiple correlation test using SPSS 22 software. Based on the results of the analysis, it can be seen that the significance value (p value) is 0.002 with a significance level of 0.05. So, it can be concluded that p &lt; 0.05. From the calculation results, the calculated F is obtained at 5,881. The F table value with three variables and N=30 respondents obtained a value of 3.316. So that F count &gt; F table. Thus, it can be concluded that one research hypothesis can be accepted, namely that there is a relationship between perceptions of organizational support and perceptions of workload and work-life balance. At the correlation coefficient level, it is known that this research has a correlation coefficient value that is included in the moderate relationship level, namely 0.551. This means that there is a relationship between perceived organizational support, perceived workload, and work-life balance.