The transcription of vital sign measurements by nurses is not only a work burden for them, but also poses the risk of transcription errors and the inability of others to check data in real time. On the other hand, devices with NFC (Near Field Communication) functionality are becoming popular in vital measurement equipment, and Kyoto University Hospital has developed a Vital Data Terminal (VDT) system that automatically collects data using these devices. These systems were installed in 1,000 beds in the general ward when the hospital information system was updated in 2016, and nurses can also wear personal identification tags to know ``who,'' ``to whom,'' ``when, and ``what'' was measured. The purpose of this study was to verify the reduction of nursing workload by this system, and an actual questionnaire survey was conducted. Results showed that the VDT input rate increased from 23% in 2016 to around 45% in March 2021. The results for the 684 nurses who use VDTs, when asked ``Do you think the introduction of VDTs has reduced your workload?'' were: ``Very much'' (94 respondents, 19.6%)and ``Fairly much'' (244 respondents, 50.9%). In conclusion, 70.3% of the nurses felt that the VDT system reduced their workload, indicating that VDTs contribute to workload reduction.
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