effects of 12 hours shift on nurses at the children’s ward, cwmh, suva, fiji
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Effects of 12 hours shift on Nurses at the Children’s Ward, CWMH, Suva, Fiji. Final Year trainee nurse, School of Nursing, CMNHS, Fiji National University. POOJA CHAND. Acknowledgements. Almighty God Research Lecturer: Mrs. Akisi Ravono All the lecturers. Nurses of Children’s Ward - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Effects of 12 hours shift on Nurses at the Children’s Ward, CWMH, Suva, Fiji.
Final Year trainee nurse, School of Nursing, CMNHS, Fiji National University
POOJA CHAND
Acknowledgements• Almighty God• Research Lecturer: Mrs. Akisi
Ravono• All the lecturers.• Nurses of Children’s Ward• My parents
• Childrens Ward• WHY? 12 hours shift
Methodology
• Data Collection techniques- questionnaire• Sample size-16• Population: Married-9 and Single-7• Ethical Issues- Consent, Confidentiality• Study Limitation
Findings: Positive Response
More family time.Extra days offMore rest timeLonger period of patient careSaves moneyBetter than 8 hours shift.
RESPONSE PERCENTAGE
More family time 31.25%
Extra days off 31.25%
More rest time 6.25%
Longer period of patient care 18.75%
Saves money 9.375%
Better than 8 hours shift 3.125%
Findings: Negative Response
Long hoursTiring hoursLess rest timeStressed easilyFatigueStaff shortageAway from family for too long
RESPONSE PERCENTAGE
Long hours 28.125%
Tiring hours 18.75%
Less rest time 9.375%
Stressed easily 6.25%
Fatigue 3.125%
Staff Shortage 25%
Away from family for too long 9.375%
oMajority of the nurses agreed they had more family time and extra days off on the positive effects.
oNegative effects: 53% voiced it is long hours and staff shortage.
o 8 hours leads up to 9-9½ hours.
o12 hours leads to 13-13½ hours when there is shortage of staff.
Findings: Other comments
Recommendation
• More staff are needed• Proper rest room and bathrooms• Better meals to be served• Flexibility with the rosters• Staff on sick leave should be
replaced• Further studies should be
coordinated at a larger scale.
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