학술논문

The Challenges of Shift Work.
Document Type
Article
Source
MEDSURG Nursing. Oct2006, Vol. 15 Issue 5, p274-280. 7p.
Subject
*NURSING
*SHIFT systems
*WORKING hours
*NURSES
*SLEEP
Language
ISSN
1092-0811
Abstract
Nursing is among the many professions affected by the requirement to work outside of normal daytime hours. While benefits exist, nurses face significant challenges when they work alternate shifts. Following a review of the mechanism and effects of fatigue, recommendations for achieving an ample quantity and quality of sleep are presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]