Balancing act: exploring work-life balance among nursing home staff working long shifts.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nursing home staff often face challenges in achieving a satisfactory work-life balance, particularly because of the nature of shift work. While long shifts offer extended periods off work, their impact on the delicate balance between work and leisure remains understudied in the context of nursing homes. This study investigated the experiences of nursing home staff in Norway working long shifts lasting 12-14 h and their perceptions of the balance between family life and work.

Methods

Eighteen nursing home staff members were interviewed following a semi-structured qualitative approach. The participants worked in three types of long shifts and provided insights into their experiences, addressing issues such as work hours, shift patterns, and work-family balance.

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SUBMITTER: Ingstad K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11264412 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature