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Educational activities on wards under 12 hour shifts
1Centre for Health and Social Research, University of Ulster, Coleraine, Northern Ireland.
International Journal of Nursing Studies
|January 1, 1991
Summary
Twelve hour nursing shifts reduce ward-based education and patient contact for nursing students. Students on 12-hour shifts work more independently, impacting practical training compared to 8-hour shifts.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Nursing Education
Background:
- The National Health Service (NHS) is exploring 12-hour nursing shifts for cost-effectiveness.
- The impact of these extended shifts on nursing education remains largely unexamined.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effects of 12-hour nursing shifts on the educational experiences of nursing students.
- To compare educational and behavioral patterns between 12-hour and 8-hour nursing shifts.
Main Methods:
- A repeated measures study design was employed.
- Activity analysis was used to record nursing and educational behaviors.
- Data were collected comparing 12-hour shifts with traditional 8-hour shifts.
Main Results:
- 12-hour shifts were associated with decreased ward-based education.
- Students on 12-hour shifts had less frequent pairing with trained staff.
- Students worked more independently and had reduced patient contact under 12-hour shifts.
Conclusions:
- Extended 12-hour nursing shifts may negatively affect the quality and quantity of practical nursing education.
- The shift pattern influences student learning dynamics, potentially reducing valuable hands-on experience and mentorship opportunities.