Scheduling and shift work characteristics associated with risk for occupational injury in newly licensed registered nurses: An observational study

The Impact of a Rigorous Multiple Work Shift Schedule and Day Versus Night Shift Work on Reaction Time and Balance Performance in Female Nurses

“…This finding was somewhat unexpected, in light of the previous studies that have reported that nonday shift schedules have been found to be a risk factor for injuries. 17,19,42 However, upon closer examination, none of these studies specifically examined disorders of the hip region, leaving a gap only filled by the present study regarding this particular body region. Moreover, Stimpfel et al 42 had only examined newly licensed RNs, which may be unaccustomed to the novelty of night-shift work patterns, and Lipscomb et al 19 revealed that shift work was only associated with musculoskeletal disorders when specifically combined with a weekend work schedule.…”

The associations of occupational hazards and injuries with work environments and overtime for nurses in China

“…Each hour of overtime raised the odds of nurse‐reported OHs/OIs by 20–30%. Previous researchers also noted that working overtime was associated with more nurse‐reported OHs, such as biological hazards, physical hazards, and psychological hazards (Ndejjo et al, ), and more OIs, such as sharps injuries and MSDs (Stimpfel et al, ). Overtime in previous studies was described when an organization asked or required employees to extend working hours to meet demand, or when an individual “worked late” voluntarily to complete work (Griffiths et al, ).…”

“…MSDs (Stimpfel et al, 2015). Overtime in previous studies was described when an organization asked or required employees to extend working hours to meet demand, or when an individual "worked late" voluntarily to complete work (Griffiths et al, 2014).…”

Are long nursing shifts on hospital wards associated with sickness absence? A longitudinal retrospective observational study

“…While the effects of shift work are typically job specific, there is an emerging body of evidence suggesting that long shifts in hospital wards may have adverse effects on staff, such as higher job dissatisfaction, burnout and intention to leave the job (Dall'Ora et al, ; Stimpfel & Aiken, ; Stimpfel, Brewer, & Kovner, ; Stimpfel, Sloane, & Aiken, ). Nonetheless, there is a trend toward the increasing use of long shifts for nursing staff on hospital wards (Merrifield, ).…”