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Supporting shift workers

R R Alward1, T H Monk

  • 1Nurse Executive Associates, Inc., Washington, District of Columbia.

The Journal of Nursing Administration
|May 1, 1994
PubMed
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Nurse administrators significantly impact shift workers

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Administration
  • Occupational Health
  • Workforce Management

Background:

  • Shift work presents unique challenges for nurses.
  • The impact of nurse leaders on shift worker adjustment is significant.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the influence of nurse executives, managers, educators, and researchers on nurse shift workers.
  • To identify strategies for fostering adaptation to permanent and rotating shifts.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative interviews with nurses across the United States.
  • Analysis of factors influencing shift worker adjustment.

Main Results:

  • Nurse leaders play a crucial role in the well-being and adaptation of shift-working nurses.
  • Effective shift systems and selection are important.
  • Education and support services are key interventions.

    • Conclusions:

    • Nurse administrators can proactively support shift workers.
    • Implementing supportive strategies enhances adaptation to shift work.
    • Further research into optimal shift work models is warranted.