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Wearable devices have been shown to be at least equally effective in collecting these data and have the possibility for continuous monitoring. This technology could enhance improvements in early warning score systems by continuous measurement or ease onward monitoring after earlier discharge. Furthermore, the implementation of wearables for patient monitoring may also decrease the workload for nursing staff. However, it is still unclear how workload is impacted after the implementation of continuous monitoring by wearables in a surgical ward.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec010\">\n<jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>The level of workload for nursing staff will be assessed by the Integrated Workload Scale [IWS] in an observational study on the stepwise implementation of continuous monitoring at a surgical ward. In a 6-month period, the vital parameters of 500 oncological surgery patients will be recorded using an accelerometer [Healthdot \u00ae Philips] which measures heart rate and respiration rate, gradually leaving out spot checks by nurses. Proctor et al.\u2019s taxonomy of implementation outcomes is used to guide other outcomes: acceptability, appropriateness, feasibility, adoption, penetration, implementation cost and sustainability. Measurements will be performed by device performances of signal noise ratio and [suspected] adverse events, questionnaires Evidence Based Practice Attitude [EBPAS] and System Usability Scale [SUS] and a focus group information that will be processed and objectified by means of a Braun and Clarke thematic analysis.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec011\">\n<jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>Implementation is complex, especially within healthcare. While the validity of monitoring devices has been studied, their implementation in daily practice has been explored to a limited extent. 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