National study reveals nursing workload variations, indicating the need for better staffing planning in intensive care.
Nurse managers may rely on objective and longitudinal workload information to support sustainable decision-making in intensive care. Embedding indicators such as the NAS into staffing policies may facilitate anticipatory planning, reduce reactive staffing responses, and support patient safety and workforce stability.
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