Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Insufficient Sleep and Sleep Deprivation01:13

Insufficient Sleep and Sleep Deprivation

189
Insufficient sleep refers to not getting the recommended amount of sleep for optimal functioning, even if it's just slightly less than needed. Sleep insufficiency may occur due to lifestyle choices, such as staying up late for social events or work, resulting in routinely getting less sleep than required. For example, consistently sleeping 6 hours when the body needs 7-9 hours can lead to cumulative effects on health and well-being.
Sleep deprivation is a more severe form of sleep loss...
189
Documentation of Nursing Diagnosis01:10

Documentation of Nursing Diagnosis

1.3K
The nurse documents nursing diagnoses and enters them into the patient record. The identified patient's nursing diagnosis is either written out with a plan of care or entered into the electronic health record.
In some settings, data-driven computerized decision support systems are in place, allowing for more accurate nursing diagnoses. The database within one of these systems includes diagnostic labels defining characteristics, activities, and indicators for nursing. A nurse enters...
1.3K
Nurses' Legal Responsibilities II01:23

Nurses' Legal Responsibilities II

767
Establishing a secure, collaborative nurse-patient relationship is crucial for delivering high-quality care. This relationship, founded on trust, respect, and honesty, enhances the patient's comfort and willingness to share vital health information. For example, a nurse who listens actively and without judgment provides clear information about health conditions and treatment options and respects patient decisions, which builds a trusting relationship.
Communication between nurses and...
767
Nightmares and Night Terrors01:18

Nightmares and Night Terrors

138
Nightmares and night terrors represent two distinct types of sleep disturbances that differ in timing, characteristics, and the sleeper's recall of the event. Nightmares are vivid, disturbing dreams that usually awaken the sleeper from REM sleep, a stage of sleep where brain activity is high, and dreams are most frequent. Upon awakening, individuals often have detailed recollections of their nightmares, which can include themes of threats to survival, security, or self-esteem.
Nightmares...
138
Ethical Issues01:27

Ethical Issues

1.1K
Nurses are essential in patient care, upholding the ethical principles of their profession and effectively navigating ethical dilemmas. Neglecting ethical issues can lead to inadequate patient care, compromised therapeutic relationships, and moral distress among healthcare workers.
Ethical Concerns in Healthcare:
1.1K
Current Trends in Nursing I01:28

Current Trends in Nursing I

1.5K
Current trends in nursing include:
1.5K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Exploring the determinants of health in the aging population: the key role of education and socioeconomic context.

Frontiers in public health·2026
Same author

EBV infection alters DNA methylation in primary human colon cells: A path to inflammation and carcinogenesis?

Biochimica et biophysica acta. Gene regulatory mechanisms·2024
Same author

EBV infection of primary colonic epithelial cells causes inflammation, DDR and autophagy dysregulation, effects that may predispose to IBD and carcinogenesis.

Virus research·2023
Same author

Cohort study of residents of a district with soil and groundwater industrial waste contamination.

Annali dell'Istituto superiore di sanita·2013
Same author

[From research to medical advice: prescription of physical activity to 1,005 subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus by 48 family doctors. Results].

Epidemiologia e prevenzione·2013
Same journal

Cinism, differentiated federal autonomy and sustainability of health services.

Professioni infermieristiche·2024
Same journal

Nursing competence in continuous renal replacement therapy: development and validation of a measurement tool.

Professioni infermieristiche·2024
Same journal

The COVID-19 Storytelling: Nurses, Patients and the Power of Death.

Professioni infermieristiche·2023
Same journal

Mapping the literature on Digital and Technological Solutions in nursing: a scoping review protocol.

Professioni infermieristiche·2023
Same journal

Remote monitoring heart failure patients with implanted heart devices: a descriptive exploratory qualitative study of nurses' experiences and competences in Italy.

Professioni infermieristiche·2023
Same journal

Chronic pain in in survivors of critical illness: prevalence and associated psychological disorders.

Professioni infermieristiche·2023
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Aug 5, 2025

Chronic Sleep Deprivation in Mouse Pups by Means of Gentle Handling
03:46

Chronic Sleep Deprivation in Mouse Pups by Means of Gentle Handling

Published on: October 11, 2018

10.2K

[Relation between sleep deprivation and nursing errors during the night shift].

Maria Luisa Asta1, Salvatore Lo Presti2, Paolo Pasetti3

  • 1Infermiera, Policlinico G. Rodolico Catania, Capo Redattore Infermieristicamente

Professioni Infermieristiche
|March 25, 2023
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Night shift nurses experiencing sleep deprivation are more prone to making patient care errors. Insufficient sleep, particularly 3-5 hours, significantly increases error rates, especially in critical care settings.

More Related Videos

Establishing a Device for Sleep Deprivation in Mice
05:05

Establishing a Device for Sleep Deprivation in Mice

Published on: September 22, 2023

1.7K
Author Spotlight: Unveiling the Connection Between Sleep Disorders and Cognitive Symptoms in Depression
04:33

Author Spotlight: Unveiling the Connection Between Sleep Disorders and Cognitive Symptoms in Depression

Published on: April 26, 2024

752

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Aug 5, 2025

Chronic Sleep Deprivation in Mouse Pups by Means of Gentle Handling
03:46

Chronic Sleep Deprivation in Mouse Pups by Means of Gentle Handling

Published on: October 11, 2018

10.2K
Establishing a Device for Sleep Deprivation in Mice
05:05

Establishing a Device for Sleep Deprivation in Mice

Published on: September 22, 2023

1.7K
Author Spotlight: Unveiling the Connection Between Sleep Disorders and Cognitive Symptoms in Depression
04:33

Author Spotlight: Unveiling the Connection Between Sleep Disorders and Cognitive Symptoms in Depression

Published on: April 26, 2024

752

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Patient Safety

Context:

  • Night shift nurses face significant sleep deprivation due to circadian rhythm disruptions.
  • Healthcare-associated adverse events impact millions globally, with many being preventable.
  • Existing research highlights sleep deprivation's role in errors in other high-risk industries.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the link between sleep deprivation and patient care errors among night shift nurses.
  • To quantify the frequency of errors made by nurses working night shifts.
  • To identify factors contributing to increased error rates in this population.

Summary:

  • A study adapted a questionnaire for 3358 Italian nurses working night shifts.
  • 16.8% of nurses reported errors in the last two night shifts, with 59.5% making one error.
  • Sleep deprivation (3-5 hours of sleep) correlated with higher error frequency, particularly in critical wards (23.9%).

Impact:

  • Findings underscore the critical need for interventions to mitigate sleep deprivation in night shift nurses.
  • Highlights the direct impact of nurse fatigue on patient safety and healthcare quality.
  • Suggests that addressing nurse sleep issues could reduce preventable adverse events in hospitals.