Invisible Cognitive Load in Nursing Practice and Its Relationship to Care Precision, Error Recovery, and Patient Trust
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https://doi.org/10.47352/jmans.2774-3047.230Keywords:
Cognitive load, nursing practice, care precision, error recovery, patient trust, invisible workload, healthcare safety, clinical decision making.Abstract
Invisible cognitive load in nursing refers to the mental effort and processing demands that are not readily observable but significantly impact nurses’ performance. This hidden aspect of workload influences care precision, the ability to recover from errors, and ultimately patient trust. This article explores how cognitive load manifests in nursing practice through decision-making complexity, interruptions, multitasking, and emotional stress. Using case studies and empirical examples, we analyze the interplay between cognitive burden and critical outcomes in patient safety and satisfaction. Methods to identify and mitigate invisible cognitive load are discussed to enhance resilience and support nurse performance. Understanding and addressing this phenomenon is essential for improving healthcare quality and fostering trust between nurses and patients. [1-5]
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Copyright (c) 2025 Safa Alhazmi, Afnan A. Mahrous, Deema A. Alshehri, Hessa Malfy Turhib Alotiby, Khawla Ahmed Aljezani, Kafiyah Mohammed Alanazi, Eman Frhan Hameed Alanaz, Khdigha Ahmed Ibrahim Bahri , Noha Mohammed Hakami , Hasnah Ali Yahya Ageeli, Imranah Mohammed Ali Hatan, Maram Baalghyth Mohammed , Rahaf Mamdouh Alhawsawi (Author)
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