Factors Associated with Work-Related Fatigue and Recovery in Hospital Nurses Working 12-Hour Shifts

Han, Kihye; Trinkoff, Alison M.; Geiger-Brown, Jeanne

doi:10.3928/21650799-20140826-01

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“…Our findings indicate that nurses on non-day shifts, especially night shifts, are less likely to engage in regular muscle-strengthening physical activity. Studies show that night-shift work is associated with insufficient sleep quality and quantity and chronic fatigue (Geiger-Brown et al, 2011; Han et al, 2014; Huth et al, 2013). Also, shift workers generally have fewer resources or opportunities for leisure-time physical activity (Atkinson and Davenne, 2007; van Amelsvoort et al, 2004).…”

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Occupational factors associated with obesity and leisure-time physical activity among nurses: A cross sectional study

Chin

Nam

Lee

2016

International Journal of Nursing Studies

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Background and objective Adverse working conditions contribute to obesity and physical inactivity. The purpose of this study was to examine the associations of occupational factors with obesity and leisure-time physical activity among nurses. Methods This study used cross-sectional data of 394 nurses (mean age 48 years, 91% females, 61% white) randomly selected from the California Board of Registered Nursing list. Data on demographic and employment characteristics, musculoskeletal symptom comorbidity, physical and psychosocial occupational factors, body mass index (BMI), and physical activity were collected using postal and on-line surveys from January to July in 2013. Results Of the participants, 31% were overweight and 18% were obese; 41% engaged in regular aerobic physical activity (≥150 min/week) and 57% performed regular muscle-strengthening activity (≥2 days/week). In multivariable logistic regression models, overweight/obesity (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2) was significantly more common among nurse managers/supervisors (OR = 2.54, 95% CI: 1.16–5.59) and nurses who worked full-time (OR = 2.18, 95% CI: 1.29–3.70) or worked ≥40 h per week (OR = 2.53, 95% CI: 1.58–4.05). Regular aerobic physical activity was significantly associated with high job demand (OR = 1.63, 95% CI: 1.06–2.51). Nurses with passive jobs (low job demand combined with low job control) were significantly less likely to perform aerobic physical activity (OR = 0.49, 95% CI: 0.26–0.93). Regular muscle-strengthening physical activity was significantly less common among nurses working on non-day shifts (OR = 0.55, 95% CI: 0.34–0.89). Physical workload was not associated with obesity and physical activity. Conclusions Our study findings suggest that occupational factors significantly contribute to obesity and physical inactivity among nurses. Occupational characteristics in the work environment should be considered in designing effective workplace health promotion programs targeting physical activity and obesity among nurses.

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Occupational factors associated with obesity and leisure-time physical activity among nurses: A cross sectional study

Chin

Nam

Lee

2016

International Journal of Nursing Studies

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“…In today's physically demanding and safety-sensitive industries, including health care, fatigue requires attention because it affects job productivity and occupational health 34 and can ultimately adversely affect the patient safety. 18,34 Studies conducted in different fields have revealed that Ramadan fasting causes fatigue, 33 and even fatigue experienced after Ramadan significantly increases compared with fatigue experienced before Ramadan. 35 It has been reported that nurses already frequently experience fatigue even without fasting in the month of Ramadan.…”

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“…17 Fatigue of nurses threatens both nurse and patient safety, affects nurses' neurocognitive functioning, and hinders their work performance. 18 When the negative effects of fasting in the month of Ramadan on performance and sleep patterns are considered, 19 this study was designed with the idea that nurses can experience fatigue even more intensely in the month of Ramadan because fatigue can lead to severe functional impairments with adverse workplace outcomes. Symptoms of fatigue can be associated with poor memory and lack of concentration, both of which can adversely affect productivity in the workplace.…”

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Does Ramadan Fasting Affect Fatigue in Nurses?

Ovayolu

Taşan³

2016

Holistic Nursing Practice

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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of Ramadan fasting on fatigue in nurses. The study was conducted between June 19 and July 27, 2014, with a descriptive design. This study was completed with 99 nurses working in a public hospital in the city of Gaziantep located in the Southeastern Anatolia Region of Turkey. The data of the study were collected by using a questionnaire and the Piper Fatigue Scale. The Piper Fatigue Scale includes 4 subscale/dimensional scores and total fatigue scores. Higher scores indicate more fatigue. Statistical significance levels were set at P < .05. It was determined that the fatigue subscale and total mean scores of nurses increased in a statistically significant manner except for the affective subscale after the month of Ramadan (P < .05). In addition, it was found that the fatigue mean scores of those, who were working for 0 to 4 years, were employed in surgery units, and evaluated their health as bad, were higher (P > .05). The Ramadan fasting increased fatigue levels of nurses. Therefore, it is of vital importance to evaluate fatigue levels of nurses especially in the month of Ramadan and take the necessary precautions in terms of patient and personnel safety.

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“…A healthy nurse workforce is directly linked to improved patient outcomes [19]. A reduction in adverse patient events is attributed to the participation, philosophy, staffing of nurses, supportive managers, and mutual relationships between physicians and nurses [20]; nurse work schedules are significantly linked to patient mortality when staffing levels and hospital characteristics were controlled [13]. A significant association between nursepatient ratios, nurse turnover, and reduction in urinary and surgical site infections resulted in a $68 million saving annually [21].…”

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“…Nursing shortages and long hours of work result in mental and physical complaints from nurses; complaints of mental stress, mild depression, and anxiety disorders lead to healthcare professional impairments and decreased work performance [13]. The prevalence of mental and physical complaints, and the lack of resources available, requires nurse leaders to be proactive and implement interventions that improve nurse satisfaction and therefore quality patient care.…”

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confidence: 99%