Changes in Fatigue Levels and Sleep Measures of Hospital Nurses During Two 12-Hour Work Shifts

Fatigue levels among nurses began to increase significantly 4 hours into their 12-hour shifts, peaking at 7:30 pm.

• Fatigue accumulated across consecutive shifts, indicating a potential need for ongoing fatigue monitoring.
• Subjective sleep quality was reported to be better the night before the second shift compared to the first.
• Nurses who experienced poor sleep prior to a shift displayed higher levels of fatigue during that shift.
• Monitoring sleep characteristics may be important for managing fatigue effectively.

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