The impact of night shifts on the physical and mental health of psychiatric medical staff: the influence of occupational burnout
This study highlights the significant impact of night shifts on the physical and mental health of psychiatric medical staff. The findings suggest that interventions to reduce the negative impacts of night shifts are crucial, such as improving shift systems, increasing organizational support, and providing targeted mental health programs. These measures will help enhance night shift workers' health and job satisfaction, improving the overall quality of health care services.
Authors
- Cheng‐Yi Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8251-5029)
- Lieh-Yung Ping
- Chien-Chih Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0019-1164)
- Yu-Li Lan
Institutions
- Tzu Chi University (TW)
- Taipei Veterans General Hospital (TW)
- Yuli Veterans Hospital (TW)
- Fo Guang University (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Psychiatry
- Published
- 2025-03-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-025-06701-x
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 8.45