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Effect of shift work on fatigue, reaction time and accuracy of nurses in the Department of Neurology: A cross-sectional observational study.

Ran AnCheng LiShaolong AiYuan WuXi LuoXin LiYan-Ming XuCheng-Qi He
Published in: Journal of nursing management (2022)
In addition to focusing on the common adverse effects of evening or night shifts on nurses, fatigue in the day shift should be paid special attention to by the leadership in the nursing management. Also, nurse managers can implement specific strategies to reduce fatigue after the day shift by shortening the working hours in the daytime appropriately, setting rest periods in the day shift or dividing nurses into morning and afternoon shifts.
Keyphrases
  • sleep quality
  • mental health
  • healthcare
  • obstructive sleep apnea
  • physical activity
  • quality improvement
  • tertiary care