Examining nurse staffing and work environment in relation to patient care needs

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study investigates the relationship between nursing acuity measures and staffing levels within somatic in-patient care. It employs both quantitative and qualitative analyses to assess nurses' perceptions of their work environment before, during, and after the implementation of a patient acuity tool. The aim is to understand how patient acuity, which reflects the severity of illness and nursing care needs, influences staffing decisions and overall job satisfaction among nurses. Data will be collected over a period of six months across five wards in Gävleborg County, Sweden.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* All nurses employed by the medical wards
* First-line managers at each ward

Exclusion Criteria:

* Travelling nurses
* Nurses with \<1 months employment

Where it's running

• Region Gävleborg
  Gävle, Sweden Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Karin Myrberg, PhD
• Email: karin.myrberg@regiongavleborg.se
• Phone: +46702857513

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.