Wellington-based study examines fatigue for shift-working nursesA new three-year study will examine ways for hospital nurses to manage fatigue, which has implications for shift workers nationwide. Reducing errors by hospital nurses is the goal behind a new three-year study that will explore ways to better manage fatigue from shift work. Her work with the industry revolutionised the way airlines and pilots work together to reduce the risks of fatigue," Walker said. "We have known for a long time that shift work increases the risk of fatigue-related errors. The study, which won $890,000 funding from the Health Research Council, aims to create safer and healthier work environments for nurses and all shift workers.

Source: Stuff June 16, 2016 06:23 UTC