Key result
Night shift work, compared with day shift, results in poorer physical and mental health in nurses and impaired cognitive function that increases nurse errors.
Why the study?
The study was conducted to summarize findings on the impact of night shift on nurses' health, patient and public safety, and organizational costs, and to provide strategies to promote night shift nurses' health and improve organizational costs.
What is the impact of night shift work on nurses' health and safety, and what strategies can mitigate these effects?
Comparison
Night shift vs day shift
Design
Mini review
Authors
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Night shifts may harm nurse health and cognition; leaves open optimal mitigation strategies pending higher-quality prospective evidence.
What is the impact of night shift work on nurses' health and safety, and what strategies can mitigate these effects?
Night shifts negatively impact nurses' health and increase errors, highlighting the need for organizational interventions to support night shift workers.
Imes et al. (2023) conducted a review in Night shift work effects on health and safety. Night shift vs. Day shift was evaluated. Night shift work, compared with day shift, results in poorer physical and mental health in nurses and impaired cognitive function that increases nurse errors.
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