O-142 Light on the Night: Assessing the Impact of Night Work on Healthcare Professionals’ Health and Quality of Care

Abstract Introduction Nightime work, essential for continuity of care, disrupts the circadian rhythms of healthcare professionals, impacting their well-being and the quality of their services.Materials and Methods This quantitative descriptive study targeted 74 practitioners at Errazi Hospital in Marrakech. Used a 60-item questionnaire to assess the impact of care quality and staff health. Results The study reveals a predominance of sleep disorders (59.5%), followed by irritability and stress (56.8%) and psychological exhaustion (55.6%). Digestive (48.6%), metabolic (40.5%), musculoskeletal (37.8%) and addictive (13.5%) ailments were also identified. 84% find it difficult to reconcile night work and family commitments. In addition, 67% lack time for patients. Hypovigilance in care (87%), lack of continuous training (91%) and absence of hierarchical support (79%) were also noted. As a result, 84% are considering a change of position, and 92% do not recommend night work. Discussion These results corroborate previous studies, highlighting high rates of sleep disorders, stress and burnout. Metabolic, musculoskeletal and family issues, accentuated by resource and time constraints, mirror pre-existing trends. The impact on alertness, lack of training, limited hierarchical support and reluctance to work night shifts is confirmed. Conclusions Reinforce current knowledge, underlining the imperative of an organizational and multidisciplinary approach to tackling these challenges.