Exploring the Correlation Between Workload, Stress Level, and Health Status of Nurses Through Wearable Technology and Shift Data: A Feasibility Study

Summary

This observational study will evaluate the feasibility of linking nursing workload to burnout and physiological well-being among acute care nurses. Researchers will collect data from three sources: hospital workforce management software, wearable health devices (Oura Rings), and validated surveys. Fifty nurses from intensive care and medical-surgical units at a level one trauma center will participate. The study will also include interviews to better understand workplace stressors. Findings will help identify patterns that contribute to burnout and guide the development of future interventions to support nurse well-being and improve workforce retention.

Eligibility

Age range

18+ years

Sex

All

Healthy volunteers

No

Interventions

• Other
  Multimethod data collection

  Participants will contribute data through three integrated sources: workload metrics (workforce management software to assess patient acuity and shift characteristics); biometric monitoring (physiological data collected via the Oura Ring); and self-report surveys and semi-structured interviews.

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