effects of 12 hours shift on nurses at the children’s ward, cwmh, suva, fiji

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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