Task Saturation
Conditions
Keywords
Task saturation
Brief summary
This study involves two tasks. The first involves observation of patient care during simulated aeroevacuation missions in order to gauge task saturation. The second involves review of records from actual evacuation flights in order to determine the effects of task saturation on patient care.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
United States Air Force
University of Cincinnati
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Enrollment in a US Air Force CCATT Advanced Class at University Hospital, Cincinnati
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Incidence of task saturation | 1 hour | Task saturation is defined as the point at which the volume or complexity of events exceeds the capability of the individual or team to maintain a standard of care. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed