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KMID : 1004620130190030333
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Clinical Nursing Research
2013 Volume.19 No. 3 p.333 ~ p.344
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A Study for Developing the Effective Working Pattern for Nurses in Shift Work
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Park Young-Woo
Shin Hae-Kyung
Lee Hyun-Sim
Lee Hye-Young
Kim Eun-Hyun
Park Jeong-Sook
Oh Kyung-Hwan
Jeong Mi-Ae
Mun Kyung-Hee
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study was conducted to provide baseline data to develop work patterns for nurses that are
suitable to Korean hospitals. Shift work patterns and nurses’ preferences for working condition were examined.
Methods: Questionnaires for nurse departments and nurses were mailed to 478 hospitals from June 1 to July
30, 2012. Nurse departments of 174 hospitals and 1,409 nurses responded to the questionnaire. Data were
analyzed using SPSS statistical program.
Results: Of the nurses, 89.4% were working three shifts. Of the hospitals, 17.3% had implemented fixed night work. Although 80% of nurses preferred fixed time work, only 24.9% of hospitals had fixed working hours. Of the nurses, 57% agreed with night work as fixed but potential night nurses accounted for only 17% of the respondents. Sixty-three percent of the nurses agreed on short time work during busy hours. There were preference differences according to age, marital status and clinical career.
Conclusion: As many nurses reported a preference for various flexible working patterns rather than three shift
work, there is a need for new decisions on hospital policy to ensure improved working conditions for nurses and enhanced job security. Legal requirements also need to be considered for various work patterns.
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KEYWORD
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Nurse, Work
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