Shift work disorder in nurses: prevalence and consequences
Summary
Estimated prevalence of SWD in nurses and associations with insomnia, exhaustion, and errors; identified risk factors (quick returns, consecutive nights).
Why It Matters For Night Shift Workers and Night Owls
Evidence here how rotation direction, quick‑returns, and long duties shows sleep & alertness 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
Often cited early characterization of SWD in nursing staff.