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    • Psychiatry

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    • Permanent night duty is known to affect physical and mental wellbeing.
    • Modern rotating shift patterns pose considerable strain on workers.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the health implications of night work.
    • To discuss the challenges associated with rotating shift schedules.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative analysis of personal experience with night shifts.
    • Review of existing literature on shift work and health.

    Main Results:

    • Night work has documented adverse effects on employee health.
    • Rotating shifts can be as detrimental as permanent night duty.

    Conclusions:

    • Shift work, both permanent night and rotating, requires careful management to mitigate health risks.
    • Further research is needed to develop effective interventions for shift workers' wellbeing.