title: The rhythms of life: chronobiology and nursing.
abstract: Understanding chronobiology--the study of biological rhythms--can help nurses care for their patients and themselves. This article discusses the internal and external factors which affect the body's daily rhythms, and the effectiveness of different drugs and procedures at certain times of the day. The author also offers advice for nurses anticipating night work to minimise disruption to their own circadian rhythm.
authors.affiliation: Royal Star and Garter Home, Richmond, Surrey.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Humm
mesh_terms: D002909:Chronobiology Phenomena; D019454:Chronotherapy / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D002940:Circadian Rhythm; D003863:Depression / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D014940:Work Schedule Tolerance