CON initial argument:
Increases the risk of compassion fatigue and exhaustion when working three or more consecutive 12-hour shifts in a row. Employees have little time between shifts and do not have the optimal amount of time to unwind before going to bed, leaving them feeling exhausted. (Cassandra Z.)
Strong evidence linked to 12-hour shifts and increased concern for quality care and safety of patients. When on the job for a long period of time, employees become tired and lack the appropriate judgment and thinking skills, resulting in errors and patient harm (Harris et. al, 2015). (Cassandra Z.)
Increased risk of ergonomics and workplace injuries due to the prolonged exposure to physical demands. Such injuries include neck and back pain, overall fatigue and malaise, and carpal tunnel syndrome (Gaille, 2019). (Cassandra Z.)
Evidence shows that working 12-hour shifts can lead to job dissatisfaction in nurses. A study revealed that job dissatisfaction was 1.5 times higher in nurses working 12-hour shifts, when compared to those working eight-hour shifts (More Data, 2017). (Morgan K.)
When nurses work longer shifts, they are more likely to leave care undone. The care they are providing has a higher risk of being poor quality. A study showed that care left undone was 1.13 times higher in nurses working 12-hour shifts when compared to those working eight-hour shifts. Poor quality of care was 1.64 times higher in 12-hour shifts (More Data, 2017). (Morgan K.)
Working 12-hour shifts can increase nurses risk for developing health problems, including anxiety, depression, and anxiety (Meinke, 2019). (Morgan K.)
Working long shifts can impact nurses social life (Meinke, 2019). A lot of times our days off are during the week when most of the world is working. We work holidays and weekends, which takes away time from family and friends. (Morgan K.)
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