Table 1.
Shift details: comparison between RNS and DS nurses
| Shift scheduling information | RNS nurses (n=179) | DS nurses (n=53) |
|---|---|---|
| Morning: work shift start time, n (%) | ||
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| 6.00 am | 2 (1) | 0 (0) |
| 7.00 am | 177 (99) | 30 (57) |
| 7.30 am | 0 (0) | 4 (7) |
| 8.00 am | 0 (0) | 15 (28) |
| 8.30 am | 0 (0) | 3 (6) |
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| Morning: work shift finish time, n (%) | ||
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| 12.00 pm | 0 (0) | 1 (2) |
| 1.00 pm | 129 (72) | 24 (45) |
| 1.30 pm | 49 (27) | 5 (10) |
| 2.00 pm | 1 (1) | 8 (15) |
| 3.00 pm | 0 (0) | 15 (28) |
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| Afternoon: work shift start time, n (%) | ||
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| 11.30 am | 0 (0) | 1 (2) |
| 12.00 pm | 0 (0) | 6 (11) |
| 1.00 pm | 129 (72) | 41 (77) |
| 1.30 pm | 49 (27) | 0 (0) |
| 2.00 pm | 1 (1) | 0 (0) |
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| Afternoon: work shift finish time, n (%) | ||
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| 7.00 pm | 0 (0) | 35 (66) |
| 8.00 pm | 179 (100) | 13 (24) |
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| Night: work shift start time, n (%) | ||
|
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| 8.00 pm | 179 (100) | 0 (0) |
|
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| Night: work shift finish time, n (%) | ||
|
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| 6.00 am | 2 (1) | 0 (0) |
| 7.00 am | 177 (99) | 0 (0) |
Abbreviations: DS, day shift; RNS, rotating night shift.