Mizzou Nurse Workload and Well-Being Study

This observational study will evaluate the feasibility of linking nursing workload to burnout and physiological well-being among acute care nurses. Researchers will collect data from three sources: hospital workforce management software, wearable health devices (Oura Rings), and validated surveys. Fifty nurses from intensive care and medical-surgical units at a level one trauma center will participate. The study will also include interviews to better understand workplace stressors. Findings will help identify patterns that contribute to burnout and guide the development of future interventions to support nurse well-being and improve workforce retention.

NCT Number	NCT07247708
Lead Sponsor	University of Missouri-Columbia Collaborators: Oura Ring
Conditions	Burnout, Healthcare Workers, Nursing Workload
Enrollment	50 participants
Start Date	2025-08-26
Primary Completion	2026-08-31 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-12-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-05-04