The impact of shift work on intensive care nurses’ lives outside work: A cross‐sectional study

Jensen, Hanne Irene; Larsen, Jette West; Thomsen, Tina Damgaard

doi:10.1111/jocn.14197

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“…Furthermore, this study has shown that the social effects of night shift work are driven by the nurses' concerns about their inability to maintain social relationships while working night shifts and that this effect is lowered if they receive understanding and support from their family members. This finding is consistent with other studies that have shown that the nurses engaged in night shifts experience social isolation and lower partnership and job satisfaction rates [23,24,25,26]. Another study showed that lack of support from family members also increases the social effects of night shift work among nurses [21].…”

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confidence: 91%

“…Ferri et al showed higher rates of psychological symptoms but lower rates of intimate partnership and job satisfaction among night shift nurses compared to day nurses in a study in Northern Italy [22]. In addition, Jensen et al, showed that almost a third of evening and night shift nurses in Denmark reported being socially isolated [23]. Moreover, there is a negative impact of night shift work on social engagement.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Psychosocial Impact of Night Shift Work among Nurses in Saudi Arabia

Alsharari¹

2019

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Background: A considerable number of studies have identified psychological and social difficulties resulting from night shift work among nurses. However, studies of the risk factors of experiencing the psychological and social impact of night shift work among hospital nurses is crucial but lacking. This study aimed to investigate the psychological and social effects of night shift work and the associated factors among nurses in Saudi Arabia (SA). Methods: This was a cross-sectional, descriptive survey carried out from May to July 2017 among nurses working night shifts in public hospitals in all regions of SA. The data were collected through online or paper-based self-administered questionnaires. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was utilized to identify the predictors of experiencing the psychological and social impact of night shift work. Results: A total of 1521 nurses completed the survey. The overall median psychological effect score was 14.0 (maximum 20). A total of 88.2% (1341/1521) of the participants reported a psychological impact due to night shift work. The overall median social effect score was 15.0 (maximum 20). A total of 90.9% (1383/1521) of the participants reported a social impact due to night shift work. Being a female nurse, a Saudi or Filipino national, being involved in rotating or fixed night shift work, dislike or occasional dislike for night shift work, and having had 6-10 weeks or over 20 weeks of night shift work in the preceding year were independent predictors of having a psychological impact due to night shift work. Furthermore, being involved in rotating night shift work, dislike or occasional dislike for night shift work, and having had over 20 weeks of night shift work in the preceding year were independent predictors of having a social impact due to night shift work. Conclusion: There was a high psychosocial impact of night shift work among nurses in the study setting. The development of incentives and support structures for nurses involved in night shift work is recommended.

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confidence: 91%

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Psychosocial Impact of Night Shift Work among Nurses in Saudi Arabia

Alsharari¹

2019

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“…The study also measured the association between night work and the dimensions of risk of illness, and it was found that it is approximately three times more likely to present risk of illness for physical cost among night shift workers than those who works during the day. Literature data corroborate the findings of this investigation, identifying that working at night increases the risk of depersonalization (22) , with higher prevalence of mood swings and headaches among night workers (23) .…”

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Factors related to the risk of illness of nursing staff at work in a psychiatric institution

Sousa

Zeitoune

Portela

et al. 2020

Rev. Latino-Am. Enfermagem

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Objective: identify the associations between the sociodemographic, and work variables, health conditions and lifestyles, and the risks of illness of nursing workers in a psychiatric hospital. Method: analytical cross-sectional study. The sample of 74 workers answered a questionnaire for sociodemographic, work, health conditions and lifestyles survey characterization. The Work Context Assessment Scale and the Human Cost at Work Scale were used to evaluate the perception of the risks of illness in the interviewee’s opinion. A descriptive and bivariate analysis was performed, with significance of 5%. Results: the factors associated with the risk of illness were: insomnia complaints, night work and workday. Conclusion: the associations between the work variables, health conditions and life habits can harm the health of the nursing staff of a psychiatric hospital.

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“…Beyond this, shift irregularity may cause job dissatisfaction because nurses value work-life balance and a planned personal life [38]. Studies have reported that working rotating shifts can cause social isolation [39]. Still, nurses with counterclockwise rotating schedules (which rotate from night to evening to morning shifts) experience more di culty balancing work and social/family life than those who work clockwise schedules (which rotate from morning to evening to night shifts) [39,40].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Studies have reported that working rotating shifts can cause social isolation [39]. Still, nurses with counterclockwise rotating schedules (which rotate from night to evening to morning shifts) experience more di culty balancing work and social/family life than those who work clockwise schedules (which rotate from morning to evening to night shifts) [39,40]. Furthermore, nurses with children experience various challenges when working rotating shifts, including feeling guilty [27,37], unsafe, stressed, and exhausted [26].…”

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confidence: 99%

Nurses’ Perceptions and Experiences of Rotating-Shift Work in Acute Hospitals: A Qualitative Study

Min¹,

Yoon²,

Lee³

2020

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Background: An 8-hour shift system with faster rotation (e.g., shift changes every 2 to 5 days) is common for nurses at acute hospitals in Korea. However, there is a lack of information regarding nurses’ perceptions and experiences of rotating shift schedules, as well as the ways in which rotating-shift work affects patient outcomes. This study aimed to identify and describe emergent themes and offer new insights into nurses’ perceptions and experiences of rotating-shift work in Korea. Moreover, it explored the relationship between rotating-shift work and nurse and patient outcomes.Methods: A qualitative descriptive design was employed. Focus group interviews were conducted with 24 rotating-shift nurses at Korean acute care hospitals. Qualitative data were collected between January and February 2019, and conventional content analysis was employed. Results: Three themes and eight subthemes emerged. Major themes were unsatisfactory work schedules, the impact of shift work on nurses' lives, and the impact of schedule-related fatigue on overall work performance.Conclusion: Study findings highlight the importance of optimal scheduling, to reduce fatigue among rotating-shift nurses. Managers and administrators may improve nurse performance and patient safety by reviewing scheduling practices, considering the potential impact of shift schedules on nurse and patient outcomes, and addressing nurse’s scheduling issues. Furthermore, hospital authorities should consider revising schedules to include sufficient breaks between shifts. This study addressed issues that stem from rotating shift work, affecting both nurses and patients. Nurse interviews clarified these issues, which were classified according to theme. This study aimed to find practical solutions for shift planning problems, particularly in Korea, and to inform the development of scheduling guidelines for rotating-shift work in the future.

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The impact of shift work on intensive care nurses’ lives outside work: A cross‐sectional study

Cited by 45 publications

References 25 publications

Psychosocial Impact of Night Shift Work among Nurses in Saudi Arabia

Psychosocial Impact of Night Shift Work among Nurses in Saudi Arabia

Factors related to the risk of illness of nursing staff at work in a psychiatric institution

Nurses’ Perceptions and Experiences of Rotating-Shift Work in Acute Hospitals: A Qualitative Study

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