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Twelve-hour shift on ITU: a nursing evaluation.

Annette Richardson1, Nichola Dabner, Sarah Curtis

  • 1Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust, High Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne. annette.richardson@nuth.northy.nhs.uk

Nursing in Critical Care
|July 16, 2003
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A 12-hour shift system in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) was evaluated for nurse satisfaction. The study found that most nurses supported continuing the 12-hour shifts, improving recruitment and retention.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Critical Care
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Limited research exists on nurses' experiences with 12-hour shifts in critical care.
  • Implementing extended shift patterns is a strategy to address staffing challenges in Intensive Therapy Units (ITUs).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate staff satisfaction with a newly introduced 12-hour shift system in a large ITU.
  • To assess the impact of 12-hour shifts on nurse recruitment and retention in critical care settings.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire was administered to 41 nurses three months after the implementation of 12-hour shifts.
  • Data collection focused on nurses' satisfaction levels with the new shift schedule.

Main Results:

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  • The majority of nurses expressed satisfaction with the 12-hour shift system.
  • The evaluation recommended continuing the 12-hour shifts, with provisions for alternative patterns for dissatisfied staff.

    • Conclusions:

    • Twelve-hour shifts offer a flexible working arrangement for ITU nurses.
    • This shift system has the potential to enhance nurse job satisfaction, aiding in recruitment and retention efforts.