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  • Workplace Psychology
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Healthcare Management

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  • Task prioritization (TP) is identified as the most critical non-technical skill for medical professionals working outside standard hours.
  • Effective TP is essential for managing workload and ensuring patient safety in demanding environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and identify key factors influencing task prioritization in various workplace settings.
  • To understand individual and task-related variables that affect the ability to prioritize responsibilities.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was conducted across multiple databases (BNI, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, PsycINFO) and supplementary sources.
  • Data extraction from twenty relevant studies across management, aviation, and healthcare fields using a standardized proforma.

Main Results:

  • Task prioritization ability varies significantly among individuals, influenced by personality traits and professional experience.
  • Key determinants for prioritizing tasks include their length, perceived urgency, importance, and potential reward.
  • Skill in task prioritization demonstrably improves with consistent practice and experience.

Conclusions:

  • Individual differences in personality and experience significantly impact task prioritization capabilities.
  • Task characteristics such as urgency, importance, and reward are primary drivers in prioritization decisions.
  • Interventions like tailored education, personalized software, and notifications may enhance TP, but require further validation in healthcare settings.