A Comparison of the Effects of Fixed- and Rotating-Shift Schedules on Nursing Staff Attention Levels

May 18, 2012Biological research for nursing

How fixed and rotating work shifts affect nurses' attention levels: a randomized trial

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Abstract

Night-shift nursing staff made 0.44 times more errors in selective attention compared to day-shift workers.

  • Significant differences in selective attention were observed between fixed-day-shift and rotating-shift nursing staff.
  • Night-shift workers had a higher percentage of errors and lower scores in concentration performance compared to day-shift workers.
  • The total items scanned minus errors for night-shift workers was 38.99 items less than for day-shift workers.
  • A recommendation of more than 2 days off is suggested for better adjustment of circadian rhythms when shifting from night to other shifts.

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