Nurse workload and well-being study with Oura ring
This study uses an Oura ring to track how your daily routine and workload affect your well-being. If you are a full-time registered nurse in specific units at MUHC University Hospital, you may be eligible to join.
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Who can take part
- You are a registered nurse (RN) working full-time (at least 75% of full-time hours) at MUHC University Hospital.
- You work in the surgical or cardiac ICUs, surgical specialties, or the cardiovascular unit.
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You own a smartphone that can run the latest Oura app (Apple iOS15 or higher, or Android 8.0 or higher with Google Play) and has Bluetooth 4.0.
- You are willing to wear an Oura ring every day for at least 22 hours a day and follow the study steps.
- You do not have any allergy or skin sensitivity to the materials in the Oura ring, and your ring finger fits the available sizes.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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