Аннотация:unclear.The principles discovered include individual, task and nontask related factors.Practical applications include undergraduate and postgraduate education, personalised task management software and intrusive notifications.Additional research is needed to assess the effects of such interventions in a healthcare setting. ■ Conflict of interest statementNone declared. AimsThis review aimed to identify the factors influencing task prioritisation in a workplace setting using existing literature both from healthcare and other professions.