Workload
Workload
Workload (/ˈwɜːrk.loʊd/) is a term used in various fields, including medicine, to refer to the amount of work assigned to or expected from a worker in a specified period.
Etymology
The term "workload" is a compound of the words "work" and "load". "Work" comes from the Old English weorc or werc, meaning "something done", while "load" comes from the Old English lād, meaning "a way, a course, a carrying". Together, they imply a burden or amount of labor to be carried or accomplished.
In Medicine
In the field of medicine, workload can refer to the amount of work or number of patients that a healthcare professional or a healthcare system has to manage. It can be measured in various ways, such as the number of patients seen, the number of procedures performed, or the amount of time spent on patient care. High workload can lead to burnout and can affect the quality of care provided.
Related Terms
- Burnout: A state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It occurs when one feels overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands.
- Patient Care: The services rendered by members of the health professions for the benefit of a patient.
- Healthcare System: The organization of people, institutions, and resources that deliver health care services to meet the health needs of target populations.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Workload
- Wikipedia's article - Workload
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski