shiftworknightworkoccupational medicinehealth impairmentShift work, in particular night work, can have a negative impact on health and well-being of workers as it can cause: (a) disturbances of the normal circadian rhythms of the psychophysiological functions, beginning with the sleep/wake cycle; (...
Misalignment of the circadian pacemaker with sleep-wake timing is common in shift workers, particularly during nights10and results in sleep loss11,12and excessive sleepiness during work shifts13. The night shift is often associated with extended episodes of wakefulness14,15,16, particularly on the f...
Shift and night work are well recognized risk factors for health and wellbeing. Rotating shifts are blamed for disturbance of circadian rhythm which can result in an increased risk of accidents and injuries. Night work and extended work schedules are common in nursing. This may present challenges...
Controls were 22 nurses who did not perform night duties. Appetite, eating pattern satisfaction, regularity of meals, health perception; number of full meals and snacks were assessed using standardized and locally validated questionnaire. It was found that rotating shift work had significant effect on...
Work-Related Stress, global nursing and a public health problem that has continued to bedevil the world healthcare systems is of a particular interest. It has not only compromised the quality of patient care but also negatively impacted nurses’ quality of work life and adversely affected global ...
The impact of shift work on the psychological and physical health of nurses in a general hospital: a comparison between rotating night shifts and day shifts Shift work is considered necessary to ensure continuity of care in hospitals and residential facilities. In particular, the night shift is on...
Work-Related Stress, global nursing and a public health problem that has continued to bedevil the world healthcare systems is of a particular interest. It has not only compromised the quality of patient care but also negatively impacted nurses’ quality of work life and adversely affected global ...
shift workAim To evaluate the impact of 12﹉r shifts on health status, working conditions and satisfaction among nurses and healthcare auxiliaries in medical and surgical intensive care units in a general hospital. Design This study was a descriptive and prospective questionnaire study of personnel ...
Night owls have also been associated with health issues, mood disturbances, poorer performance and increased mortality rates. Methods This study used a randomized control trial design aimed to shift the late timing of night owls to an earlier time (phase advance), using non-pharmacological, ...
Shift work, in particular night work, can have a negative impact on health and well-being of workers as it can cause: (a) disturbances of the normal circadian rhythms of the psychophysiological functions, beginning with the sleep/wake cycle; (b) interferences with work performance and efficiency...