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Abstract
Nurses on 16-hour night shifts in a 2-shift system reported less fatigue and exhibited lower heart rates compared to those on 8-hour shifts in a 3-shift system.
- Fatigue complaints were less frequent among nurses working 16-hour night shifts in the 2-shift system.
- Nurses in the 2-shift system showed general decreases in heart rate compared to those in the 3-shift system.
- Physical activity levels were lower in 2-shift nurses during 16-hour night shifts than in 3-shift nurses during their 8-hour shifts.
- A 2-hour nap, increased staffing, and additional days off may help reduce workload for nurses on 16-hour night shifts.
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