Nurse’s experience working 12-hour shift in a tertiary level hospital in Qatar: a mixed method study

ABSTRACT:

Background

The use of 12-h shifts for nursing staff has become common in many healthcare settings, including tertiary hospitals, due to its potential benefits such as reduced handover time and increased continuity of care. However, there is limited research on the experiences of nurses working 12-h shifts, particularly in the context of Qatar, where the healthcare system and nursing workforce may have unique characteristics and challenges. This study aimed to explore the experiences of nurses working 12-h shifts in a tertiary hospital in Qatar, including their perceptions of physical health, fatigue, stress, job satisfaction, service quality, and patient safety.

Methods

A mixed method study design was applied consisting of a survey and semi-structured interviews. Data was

SUBMITTER: Varghese B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10280874 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature