Nurses' steps, distance traveled, and perceived physical demands in a three-shift schedule.
Hyoung Eun ChangSung-Hyun ChoPublished in: Human resources for health (2022)
Using activity trackers, this study derived physical activity measures such as number of steps and distance traveled, enabling an objective examination of physical activity during shifts. Nurses' level of physical activity differed depending on the type of nursing unit, nurses' age, and unit experience. These results suggest the need for support programs that are specific to the job demands of specific nursing units.