Webcam technology on neonatal wards-examining the objective and subjective workload of nurses: a combined observational and survey study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study was conducted to estimate the additional objective and perceived workload of nurses resulting from the use of webcams. The successful implementation of webcam technology into routine care requires an analysis to prevent adverse events of increased nursing workload.

Methods

The study took place on three neonatal wards in two University Hospitals in Germany. In the first Hospital, the study was conducted from February to July 2021; in the second one it was conducted between June and November 2021. Data were collected using a combined approach of a standardised diary questionnaire study and passive observations. The participants were accompanied in their daily work and their activities were recorded 65 nurses participated.

Results

2,031 h were obser

SUBMITTER: Muller HS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11218283 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature