Understanding Circadian Rhythms: A Holistic Approach to Nurses and Shift Work

When night shift nurses drive home at 7:30 a.m., the daylight resets their circadian pacemakers in the retina. This daylight exposure amplifies desynchronization of the circadian rhythm. It was found that 3:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. shifts produced less physiological and emotio...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of holistic nursing 1995-12, Vol.13 (4), p.306-322
Hauptverfasser:	Efinger, Joan, Nelson, Lucille C., Walsh Starr, Julia M.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adaptation, Physiological Adaptation, Psychological Circadian Rhythm Holistic Health Humans Night Care - manpower Nursing Nursing Staff - psychology Self Care Space life sciences Work Schedule Tolerance
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