The domino effect of night shifts combined with sleep deprivation can throw off your body's natural metabolism. Night nurses, among others not getting a restful night's sleep, have an increased risk of obesity, diabetes, cancer, and Cardiovascular disease. The physical side-effects of sleep deprivation can creep up when left untreated. Long shifts, especially night shifts, can lead to several adverse consequences on your body and brain: Physical Health The domino effect of night shifts combined with sleep deprivation can throw off your body's natural metabolism Sleep Deprivation Side Effects Those affected may begin to experience one of several side effects from missing sleep, like mood changes, mental fog, fatigue, or weight loss. Working night shifts will directly impact your circadian rhythm, your sleep/wake cycle over a 24-hour period.įor night-shift nurses, a 12-hour shift can easily turn into a 16, 18, or even 20-hour day-especially for those who have children or a second job-leaving only a couple hours for sleep before the cycle repeats. New nurses quickly discover that rotating shifts, 12-hour days, overtime, and night shifts can take a toll on their mental and physical health. New nurses quickly discover that rotating shifts, 12-hour days, overtime, and night shifts can take a toll on their mental and physical health Sleep Patterns in Night Shift Workers But with what they've seen and been through in the past year, it's no wonder some have had trouble establishing a consistent sleep schedule, especially night shift nurses. They don't just need a restful night's sleep after a long shift-they deserve it. Nurses have been on the front lines since March of 2020 and haven't looked back. They've been the heroes in multi-colored scrubs that have held our hands through the COVID-19 pandemic. Medical professionals are some of the hardest workers on the planet.
0 kommentar(er)
