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Night shift work experiences among Iranian nurses: a qualitative study.

A N Nasrabadi¹, H Seif, M Latifi

¹School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tohid Sq., Tehran, Iran. nikbakht@sina.tums.ac.ir

International Nursing Review

|November 26, 2009

Summary

Iranian registered nurses (IRNs) find night shifts challenging, impacting their social lives and health. However, night work also offers valuable clinical experience and learning opportunities for nurses.

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Area of Science:

Nursing
Healthcare Management
Occupational Health

Background:

The nursing profession requires 24-hour coverage, necessitating night shifts for most nurses.
Night work presents significant challenges, leading to physical and emotional stress for nurses.
Understanding the impact of night shifts is crucial for healthcare systems.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the perceptions of Iranian registered nurses (IRNs) regarding their night shift work experiences.
To identify the multifaceted impacts of night shifts on nurses' professional and personal lives.

Main Methods:

Qualitative research design utilizing purposeful sampling.
Semi-structured interviews conducted with 18 IRNs from four Iranian educational hospitals.
Data analyzed using qualitative content analysis.

Main Results:

Night shifts have significant socio-cultural impacts on nurses.
Health-related impacts, including physical and emotional stress, were reported.
Night work was perceived as an opportunity for enhanced clinical experience and learning.

Conclusions:

Healthcare systems must consider the effects of shift work on nurses' behavior and health.
Strategies to support nurses working night shifts are essential.
The needs of caregivers working night shifts require careful attention.