The Negative Health Impact of Night Shifts on Nurses: Examining coping mechanism for mitigation
Akunede, Victor; Erhijapkor, Onome; Nnadozie, Ogechi (2024)
2024
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The adverse health impacts of night shift work on nurses are fast becoming a public health issue, considering many individuals are affected worldwide. Limited information exists on how night shift rotations directly im-pact nurses' physiological health, social lives, and overall well-being, including coping strategies to manage these challenges.
The purpose of this thesis was to raise awareness by providing credible information about the negative health effects of working night shifts on nurses and health care professionals in general. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of night shift work on nurses' physical health, social well-being, and job performance. Additionally, it seeks to explore nurses' awareness of and use of coping strategies to manage the health challenges associated with night shifts.
A questionnaire was used to collect data from respondents, which was analysed using a quantitative descriptive method. The thesis was done in cooperation with Attendo Aurinkopuisto, Attendo Mannisto Sydän & Attendo Saaristo. A total of N=50 surveys were distributed to participant, of which n=36 responses were received, resulting in 72% response rate.
The study's analysis revealed that the effect of the night shift varied according to demographic characteristics. The results also revealed that most nurses (83%) reported that night shift work had impacted on their health. Out of the selected coping strategies, adequate sleep and rest were the most used, as reported by 40% of the respondents.
The study has shown that to improve nurses' well-being and patient care quality, supportive organizational policies and encouraging personal coping strategies are crucial in promoting health and well-being tailored to night-time workers. More research and investment are necessary to develop countermeasures to these health challenges faced by nurses working night shift schedules.
The purpose of this thesis was to raise awareness by providing credible information about the negative health effects of working night shifts on nurses and health care professionals in general. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of night shift work on nurses' physical health, social well-being, and job performance. Additionally, it seeks to explore nurses' awareness of and use of coping strategies to manage the health challenges associated with night shifts.
A questionnaire was used to collect data from respondents, which was analysed using a quantitative descriptive method. The thesis was done in cooperation with Attendo Aurinkopuisto, Attendo Mannisto Sydän & Attendo Saaristo. A total of N=50 surveys were distributed to participant, of which n=36 responses were received, resulting in 72% response rate.
The study's analysis revealed that the effect of the night shift varied according to demographic characteristics. The results also revealed that most nurses (83%) reported that night shift work had impacted on their health. Out of the selected coping strategies, adequate sleep and rest were the most used, as reported by 40% of the respondents.
The study has shown that to improve nurses' well-being and patient care quality, supportive organizational policies and encouraging personal coping strategies are crucial in promoting health and well-being tailored to night-time workers. More research and investment are necessary to develop countermeasures to these health challenges faced by nurses working night shift schedules.