Perceived Workload of Nurses Scale
Measures the subjectively perceived workload of nursing staff across coordination, information, and psychophysical overload dimensions.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Perceived Workload of Nurses Scale was developed by Bartholomeyczik, Bartholomeyczik, Beckmann & Bernhard (1974). It is designed to measure Perceived Workload. The scale is intended for use with Nurses and healthcare professionals.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 12 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Coordination and Information Problems, Psychophysical Overload.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Coordination and Information Problems | 4,6,8,9,10,11,12 | 7 |
| Psychophysical Overload | 1,2,3,5,7 | 5 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 5-point frequency scale (1 = Never to 5 = Always).
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 12 to 60. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Perceived Workload: 12 – 24
- Moderate Perceived Workload: 25 – 37
- High Perceived Workload: 38 – 60
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Cronbach's alpha = .72 to .83.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.