Relation between Workflow Interruption and Nurses’ Work Functioning at Intensive Care Units

Document Type : Original Article

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1 1Master student of Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University, Egypt. . 2 Nurse Specialist at Kafrelshikh University Hospital.

2 Professor of Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University, Egypt.

3 lecturers of Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University, Egypt.

Abstract

Background: In intensive care units, nurses must eliminate distractions and interruptions to 
maintain efficient workflow while providing the highest level of care for critically ill patients 
with life-threatening conditions. Aim: To assess the relation between workflow interruption 
and nurses‘ work functioning at intensive care units. Subjects and Method: Research design:
A descriptive correlational research design was utilized to conduct this study. Setting: The 
study's was conducted at Tanta Main University, Emergency, Medical, Pediatric, Chest, and 
Ophthalmology Hospitals. Subjects: The study's subjects consisted of a stratified random 
sample of nurses (n=378). Tools: Two tools were used to collect the data: Workflow 
Interruption Structured and Nurses Work Functioning Structured Questionnaire. Results:
Showed that the majority (89.2%) of nurses had a moderate interruption level the vast majority 
(91.5%) of nurses had a low level of work functioning, and a minor percent of them had 
moderate level of work functioning. Conclusion: showed that there was a negative statistically 
significant correlation between workflow interruption and nurses' work functioning.
Recommendation: for hospital administration, needs to invest in dependable medical 
equipment and set up procedures for regular maintenance and repair to minimize disruptions 
from technical issues.

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  • Receive Date: 25 August 2024
  • Accept Date: 25 August 2024

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