Occupational medicine (Oxford, England)

Non-drug ways to improve sleep for nurses working shifts: review and combined analysis

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Abstract

Nurses working rotating shifts often experience poor sleep quality due to circadian rhythm disruption.

  • Circadian rhythm disruption is linked to poor sleep quality in nurses.
  • Previous reviews have emphasized managerial changes to enhance alertness during night shifts.
  • Some individual-level non-pharmacological interventions may alleviate sleep problems.
  • Past reviews have primarily concentrated on aromatherapy as an intervention.

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