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Night work and the repercussions on the health of nursing workers
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Keywords

Night work
Occupational health
Nursing

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Night work and the repercussions on the health of nursing workers. (2022). Electronic Journal Collection Health, 15(11), e11219. https://doi.org/10.25248/reas.e11219.2022

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Abstract

Objective: To describe about night work and the repercussions on the health of nursing workers. Bibliographic review: Night work performed by nursing professionals can interfere in the lives of physical and psychological people. The importance of rest during shifts and the occurrence at home is emphasized to avoid problems, problems and/or sleep problems, concern about sleep loss, emotional problems a, psychosis, with excess emotional problems, after arrival, conflicted, with excessive interpersonal concerns, problems relaxing. The tiredness caused by lack of sleep can represent the risk of errors, accidents and harm to the patient. The integration of equipment management managers is needed to improve the quality of work and public life, and the implementation of errors in the practice of health service management is urgently implemented. Final considerations: Night work among nursing workers promotes it in public life, bringing them physical, psychological and social repercussions.

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