The Barthel Index Scale as an Indicator of Nursing Workload
The BI provides a quick and objective assessment of patient dependency, which reflects nursing workload. Integrating BI assessments into routine practice could support evidence-based staffing decisions and allow for better alignment of nurse allocation with the specific needs of each ward, especially during high-demand periods.
Authors
- Hanan Alyami (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3176-2756)
- C. Savopoulos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-4181-7439)
- Dimitrios Theofanidis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2732-4120)
- Hanan HamdanAlshehri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7636-3201)
- Savvato Karavasileiadou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7086-9989)
- Antigoni Fountouki
Institutions
- Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (SA)
- International Hellenic University (GR)
- AHEPA University Hospital (GR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Risk Management and Healthcare Policy
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/rmhp.s533752
- Primary Topic
- Nursing education and management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University