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Experiences and perceptions of nurses working night shift: a qualitative systematic review protocol
Susan H Weaver1,2, Pamela B de Cordova2, Tracy R Vitale2
1Hackensack Meridian Health, Ann May Center for Nursing, Neptune, USA.
JBI Evidence Synthesis
|August 20, 2020
Summary
This review explores nurses' night shift experiences to improve their work environment and patient outcomes. Understanding these challenges is key to developing supportive strategies for night shift nurses.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Healthcare Management
- Qualitative Studies
Background:
- Night shift nursing is essential for continuous patient care.
- Night shift work can negatively impact nurses' well-being.
- Improving night shift nurses' experiences can enhance job satisfaction and patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review qualitative evidence on nurses' experiences working night shifts.
- To identify factors influencing nurses' perceptions and challenges during night shifts.
- To inform strategies for optimizing the night shift nursing practice environment.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative systematic review adhering to JBI methodology.
- Inclusion of registered nurses and licensed practical nurses working night or rotating shifts.
- Comprehensive search of published and unpublished studies from 1983 to present.
Main Results:
- This section is to be populated upon completion of the review.
Conclusions:
- This section is to be populated upon completion of the review.
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