Perceptions of workload in emergency care in the Netherlands and how to influence this: a qualitative study
Addressing perceived workload is crucial for maintaining quality and accessibility of care. Dutch ED professionals face a high workload leading to stress and lower job satisfaction. To ensure successful changes, adequate preconditions and engaging healthcare professionals in decision-making are crucial. In future research, a stronger focus on effective work habits and processes, including provider satisfaction and workplace well-being, is necessary.
Authors
- Bas de Groot (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1219-6795)
- Simone A. van Dulmen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4003-8540)
- Rudolf Bertijn Kool (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3134-487X)
- Ties Eikendal
- Menno I. Gaakeer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4973-004X)
- Patrick Jeurissen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4198-2448)
- Naomi Prudon
Institutions
- Radboud University Nijmegen (NL)
- Aarhus University Hospital (DK)
- Radboud University Medical Center (NL)
- Admiraal De Ruyter Ziekenhuis (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Emergency Medicine
- Published
- 2025-09-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12873-025-01334-5
- Primary Topic
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00