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Lunacy.

D F Danzl

    The Journal of Emergency Medicine
    |January 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Many emergency department professionals believe the moon impacts patients, causing stress for nurses. This perception suggests a need for strategies to manage perceived lunar effects in emergency medicine.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical sociology
    • Emergency medicine
    • Healthcare administration

    Background:

    • The perceived influence of lunar cycles on human behavior and medical events is a persistent, though scientifically unsupported, belief.
    • Emergency departments (EDs) experience high patient volumes and critical care demands, making staff perceptions potentially impactful.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the extent to which emergency medicine professionals believe in lunar effects.
    • To assess the correlation between belief in lunar effects and perceived stress among nurses.
    • To explore potential strategies for addressing the phenomenon of 'lunacy' within the ED setting.

    Main Methods:

    • A survey was administered to emergency department nurses and physicians.
    • A modified Belief in Lunar Effects (BILE) scale was utilized to gauge participants' beliefs.

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  • Questions addressed perceived lunar impact on patients and personal stress levels.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant majority of respondents believe the moon affects patients (80% of nurses, 64% of physicians).
    • A high percentage of nurses (92%) reported lunar shifts as more stressful.
    • These nurses advocated for lunar pay differentials.

    Conclusions:

    • Belief in lunar effects is prevalent among ED staff, particularly nurses.
    • Perceived lunar influence is linked to increased stress for nurses, suggesting a need for support.
    • The study proposes practical strategies to mitigate the impact of perceived lunacy in emergency medicine.