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A Comparison of the Effects of Fixed- and Rotating-Shift Schedules on Nursing Staff Attention Levels

Shu‐Fen Niu, Hsin Chu, Chiung-Hua Chen, Min‐Huey Chung, Yu-Shiun Chang, Yuan‐Mei Liao, Kuei‐Ru Chou

Biological Research For Nursing · 2012 · 72 citations · 21 references

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Abstract

Inadequate sleep and a state of somnolence adversely affected the attention and operation speed of work among night-shift workers. More than 2 days off is suggested when shifting from the night shift to other shifts to provide adequate time for circadian rhythms to adjust.

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