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

Asma Al Yahyaei, Eman Al Rabaani, Rahaf Alkasbi, Yumna Alhashmi and Ibrahim Al Hatmi

Nursing Research and Practice, 2025, vol. 2025, 1-10

Abstract: 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

Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1155/nrp/7946997

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