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The effects of the night shift on cognitive function and cerebral oxygenation/hemodynamics in sub-plateau-area PICU nurses
How Night Shifts Affect Thinking and Brain Oxygen Levels in PICU Nurses Working Below Peak Capacity
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Abstract
Baseline in 100 PICU nurses significantly decreased after night shifts, with a mean change indicating a potential impact on cognitive function.
- Cerebral oxygen saturation decreased significantly after night shifts, suggesting potential cognitive impairment.
- Performance on tasks declined significantly post-night shift, indicating reduced cognitive function.
- Anxiety scores increased significantly after night shifts, suggesting heightened stress levels in nurses.
- Baseline cerebral oxygen saturation was identified as an independent predictor of both verbal fluency and anxiety scores.
- The unique environmental factors of sub-plateau regions may exacerbate the effects of night shift work.
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65.1%
Decrease in
after night shifts.
38.2
Decline in Score
score after night shifts.
9.5
Increase in
after night shifts.