Associations between two nursing workload scales and the cost of intensive care unit nursing staff: A retrospective study of one Belgian hospital

Aims: The aim of this study was to assess associations between a general nursing funding scale and an intensive care unit specific nursing workload scale and the cost of nursing staff. Background: Nurse staffing represents the most important cost in the intensive care unit, so it is essential to evaluate it accurately. In addition, the assessment of nursing workload is important for the daily management of the intensive care unit and to ensure quality of care. Methods: This was a retrospective and quantitative study carried out in the intensive care unit of a Belgian hospital. The extraction o... Mehr ...