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Life Sciences
Research from Columbia University in life sciences provides new insights
January 7th, 2007
A new study, "Comparison of nurse, system and quality patient care outcomes in 8-hour and 12-hour shifts," is now available. According to a study from the United States, "Many nurses desire 12-hour shifts. However, there are concerns about implementation." "We sought to compare the effects of 8-and 12-hour shifts on nurse, system, and quality patient care outcomes. We used a cross-sectional design with data collected from multiple sources in 2003-2004, including a nurse survey and administrative and patient records. We studied hospital nurses and patients in general adult wards, with outcomes including burnout, job satisfaction, scheduling satisfaction, preferences,...
Source: Patient Care Law Weekly (2007-01-07)
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