International archives of occupational and environmental health
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Int Arch Occup Environ Health · Nov 2012
Atypical work schedules are associated with poor sleep quality and mental health in Taiwan female nurses.
To investigate the effects of shift work schedules on sleep quality and mental health in female nurses in south Taiwan. ⋯ Female nurses who have a rotation shift work schedule tend to experience poor sleep quality and mental health, but their sleep quality and mental health improve if they have ≥2 days off after their most recent night shifts. This empirical information is useful for optimizing work schedules for nurses.