title: Gastrointestinal complaints related to eating and drinking habits and work life of intensive care nurses in Zonguldak, Turkey.
abstract: The purpose of this descriptive study was to determine the effect of self-reported work life and nutritional habits of intensive care unit nurses in the incidence of gastrointestinal complaints. This study of 110 nurses found that long work hours at night and incorrect eating and drinking habits affect their gastrointestinal system.
authors.affiliation: Surgical Nursing Department, Zonguldak School of Nursing, Zonguldak Karaelmas University, Turkey. sevimakcel@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Sevim
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Celik
authors.forename: Funda
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Veren
authors.forename: Ayse
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ocakci
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology*; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology*; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling; D014421:Turkey / Q000453:epidemiology