A qualitative study on effects of working unsocial hours.
OBJECTIVE
To look at the perceived effects of working unsocial hours.


METHODS
Six people who worked unsocial hours were sent a questionnaire using open and closed questions, and then interviewed using a semistructured interview technique. Qualitative analysis of the transcripts of these interviews was performed using a content analysis approach within a framework.


RESULTS
The analysis revealed that although there were some positive effects of working unsocial hours, there were more negative effects. Analysis also demonstrated that all the participants had concerns about working unsocial hours. There was agreement from all the participants about the effects of working these hours, except on one point relating to planning where there was a difference of opinion between two people.


CONCLUSIONS
While there are some positive effects, the negative effects and concerns relating to working unsocial hours far outweigh them. Although some people prefer to work these hours, the majority of the individuals who took part in this small study expressed a preference for working during the day.
Crew
Suzanne
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Southmead Hospital, North Bristol NHS Trust.
D000328:Adult; D001290:Attitude; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D002755:Choice Behavior; D005260:Female; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D007899:Leisure Activities; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009341:Negativism; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D009790:Occupations; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling / Q000458:organization & administration; D036301:Qualitative Research; D011788:Quality of Life; D012307:Risk Factors; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology; D020178:Sleep Disorders, Circadian Rhythm / Q000209:etiology; D012919:Social Behavior; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013997:Time Factors; D014940:Work Schedule Tolerance; D000078329:Workforce