Study shows the dangers of drowsiness
Staff Development Weekly: Insight on Evidence-Based Practice in Education, January 10, 2008
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A new nursing study reports that nurses who work long shifts are more likely to fall asleep at work or behind the wheel, according to The Patriot-News.
The study, which was headed by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, took place over a four-week period and looked at 895 full-time nurses. Over the four weeks, the nurses reported 281 car accidents or near-misses. The majority of these reports were from nurses who had worked a shift of at least 12.5 hours or a shift that ended at night.
About two-thirds of the nurses reported having trouble staying awake at work at least once during the four weeks, according to the study. Additionally, 80% of the night shift nurses reported at least one car accident or near-miss.
Source: The Patriot-News
Other articles of interest:
New York lawmakers ban mandatory double shifts
Study says nurses should spend time with patients, not equipment
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