A shiftwork education program: Translating non-healthcare evidence to improve nurse and patient safety

Other Titles

Effective sleeping patterns

Abstract

A significant nurse and patient safety risk, shift-work and its resultant fatigue, is seldom addressed in the classroom or the workplace. Using evidence from non-healthcare industries, this session will describe a proactive shift-work education program suitable for both students and practicing professionals.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Authors

Mary Lawson Carney

Author Details

Mary Lawson Carney, DNP, School of Health Professions/Graduate, Western Governors University, Lebanon, Indiana, USA

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Fatigue Countermeasures, Nurse and Patient Safety, Shift-Work

Recommended Citation

Carney, Mary Lawson, "A shiftwork education program: Translating non-healthcare evidence to improve nurse and patient safety" (2017). Convention. 18.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/presentations_2017/18

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Review Type

Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host

Acquisition

Proxy-submission