本研究之目的是要瞭解某醫學中心內外科病房白班護理人員之工作時 數分配。於86年11月1日至87年3月20日，選取六個內外科病房，由觀察員 記錄不同之白班護理人員，在白班八小時工作中的工作內容與每項活動時間的花 費。以SAS統計方法進行資料之分析處理。結果發現，護理人員的時間分配分 別為直接護理佔58.7%，間接護理佔27.39%，相關護理佔8.61%，個人使用時間 佔5.30%

　　　　　The purpose of this study is to understand the time distribution of the day-shift staffs in the ward. The research started since November 1, 1997 and ended until March 20, 1998. Six units, including medical-surgical unit participated in the study. Direct observations of nursing activities were recorded by an observer from 8AM to 5:30 PM daily. Using the SAS analysis method, the study showed direct, indirect、related care and personal time were 58.7%, 27.39%, 8.61% and 5.30%.