探讨班次长度的认知：基于州的注册护士调查。

Exploring Perceptions of Shift Length: A State-Based Survey of Registered Nurses.

机构信息

Author Affiliations: Nursing Administrator (Ms Haller), Research Coordinator (Ms Miller-Davis), Coordinator (Ms Noguera), and Research Program Lead (Dr Letzkus), University of Virginia Health System; Assistant Professor (Drs Quatrara and Keim-Malpass), University of Virginia School of Nursing; Assistant Professor (Dr Pannone), Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Virginia School of Medicine; and Professor (Dr Guterbock), University of Virginia Center for Survey Research, Charlottesville.

出版信息

J Nurs Adm. 2020 Sep;50(9):449-455. doi: 10.1097/NNA.0000000000000915.

DOI:10.1097/NNA.0000000000000915

PMID:32804704

Abstract

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study was to explore clinical nurses' perspectives of shift length.

BACKGROUND

Discussions about scheduling practices, work rotations, and shift length are pervasive among nurses and nursing leadership. However, the science surrounding nurse perceptions of longer shifts is limited.

METHODS

A survey instrument was developed and distributed to nurses engaged in the state's professional association.

RESULTS

Data from 190 clinical nurses were included. When working a 40-hour work week, 76.3% reported a preference for 10-hour shifts, whereas 83.5% preferred a 12-hour shift during a 36-hour week. Those who chose longer shifts perceived improved work life balance and better patient care. Those identifying 8-hour shifts also pointed to work life balance as benefit.

CONCLUSIONS

The results capture the voice of the nurse regarding shift length. The preference for the 10-hour shift within the 40-hour work week is novel. These results may assist with efforts to initiate change, improve the work environment and enhance home life.

摘要

目的

本研究旨在探讨临床护士对轮班时间的看法。

背景

在护士和护理领导层中，关于排班实践、工作轮班和轮班时间的讨论比比皆是。然而，关于护士对更长轮班时间的看法的科学研究还很有限。

方法

开发了一个调查工具，并分发给参与该州专业协会的护士。

结果

共纳入 190 名临床护士的数据。当每周工作 40 小时时，76.3%的人表示更喜欢 10 小时轮班，而 83.5%的人在每周工作 36 小时时更喜欢 12 小时轮班。选择更长轮班时间的人认为可以更好地平衡工作和生活，并且能够提供更好的患者护理。那些选择 8 小时轮班的人也认为可以更好地平衡工作和生活。