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Examining the Influence of Shift Length on Nurse Fatigue, Patient Care, Quality of Life, and Work-Life Dynamics in a Tertiary Hospital in Oman: Comparative Study

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  • Asma Al Yahyaei
  • Eman Al Rabaani
  • Rahaf Alkasbi
  • Yumna Alhashmi
  • Ibrahim Al Hatmi

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Background: The adoption of 12-h shifts in response to workforce shortages has raised questions about their impact on nurses’ well-being and patient care quality. While international studies offer mixed findings, little is known about these effects in the Omani context.Aim: To compare the effects of 8-h and 12-h shifts on nurse fatigue, quality of life, satisfaction, turnover intention, and perceived patient care in a tertiary hospital in Oman.Methods: A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted with 100 nurses from Sultan Qaboos University Hospital using self-administered surveys. Descriptive statistics, t-tests, and chi-square tests were performed to compare outcomes across shift types. A multiple regression analysis was also conducted to assess predictors of quality of life, controlling for shift type, age, gender, marital status, satisfaction, fatigue, and unit assignment.Results: Nurses working 12-h shifts reported significantly higher levels of fatigue p

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  • Asma Al Yahyaei & Eman Al Rabaani & Rahaf Alkasbi & Yumna Alhashmi & Ibrahim Al Hatmi, 2025. "Examining the Influence of Shift Length on Nurse Fatigue, Patient Care, Quality of Life, and Work-Life Dynamics in a Tertiary Hospital in Oman: Comparative Study," Nursing Research and Practice, Hindawi, vol. 2025, pages 1-10, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:hin:jnlnrp:7946997
    DOI: 10.1155/nrp/7946997
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