Examining the Impact of Burnout on Hospital Nurses Engaged in Shift Work: Insights From a Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study in Malaysia.

Shift work is integral to ensure round-the-clock nursing care for patients. However, nurses are increasingly faced with more shift duties due to heavy patient loads and staff shortages. Modified work schedules must be implemented to provide sufficient rest time for shift nurses to mitigate burnout. Additionally, proper human resource projection and distribution are imperative to prevent worsening burnout.