Shift Work Characteristics and Burnout Among Nurses
Summary
Long shifts (≥12 h) associated with higher burnout; other schedule variables explored (rotations, breaks, choice).
Why It Matters For Night Shift Workers and Night Owls
Evidence here how rotation direction, quick‑returns, and long duties shows mental health for night‑shift workers and night owls. Patterns in the data make ‘quick returns’ and rotation direction concrete risk features rather than abstract policy terms. For night‑shift teams and individuals, this ties long‑debated rota features to concrete outcomes, making schedule talk about health, not preference.
Notes
Includes moderation by schedule choice.