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The negative impacts of shift work on workers’ health such as fatigue and sleep which are the main complain among the staff, job performance, psychosocial well-being, and job dissatisfaction have been

A considerable amount of literature has been published on the impact of working hours (8 vs. 12 hour shifts) on fatigue among the nurses. These studies revealed that twelve-hour shifts increase the risk of fatigue, reduce the level of alertness and performance, and therefore reduce the safety aspect compared to eight-hour shifts (Mitchell and Williamson, 1997; Dorrian et al., 2006; Dembe et al., 2009; Tasto et al., 1978). Mills et al. (1982) found that the risk of fatigues and performance errors are associated with the 12-hour shifts. Beside this, Jostone et al. (2002) revealed that nurses who are working for long hours

For teens, long hours at a job can result in higher alcohol and drug use. Alcohol and drug use can be a result of teenagers trying to fit in with their older coworkers who also do drugs or drink alcohol. It can also be a result of stress and problems at work building up, and the teen “taking care” of this stress by doing drugs or drinking alcohol. Teens who work long hours at their job tend to do drugs and drink alcohol more often than teens who don’t work long hours or do not have a job. As the New York Times states, “Several studies have also found that 16-year olds and 17 year olds who work long hours tend to use alcohol more than others in their age group, largely because they have extra pocket money and copy older co-workers” (New York Times). This is a growing problem because alcohol and drug use will not only decrease teens’ performance on the job, but also school as well as creating various health issues. This is also mentioned in a New York Times debate article, “Over the years we and other researchers have consistently found that high school students who work long hours in jobs during the school year tend to have poorer academic performance and are more likely to be involved in a variety of problem behaviors, including delinquency, cigarette use, and other drug use….” (New York Times). Teens who work jobs at an early age see an increase in these behaviors and it can be

What’s more, the author explained the transformation of the meaning in the term “workaholism” and poses the different working attitude between Americans and Europeans again (Clausen 121). The word “workaholism” seems like

The theme of overemployment is a current problem in the United States. Americans are overworked. Workload has increased and society has experienced a loss of leisure. Overemployment and overworked can be defined as negative effects that occur when individuals are required to work more hours than they want to work. “Personal perceptions of workload are critical, as individuals have diverse reactions to the number of hours worked depending on their needs, lifestyle, expectations, and experiences. Individuals have different tolerances for demands and stress. While many, including professionals

Workaholism is a disorder that has ruined the lives of many individuals. The need to work can over shadow and dominate a person. Workaholism is a disorders that is driven by the person themselves. Shifron (1999) writes that the disorder itself not only dramatically affects the person but “also negatively affects the individual’s entire family system and society. This disorder dramatically takes a toll on the person’s mental and physical ability to deal with everyday reality. A workaholic may even fantasize about work during leisure time and family events (Snir, 2008). To a workaholic their drive to work is viewed as a gift or luxury to their loved ones. But in reality working is an escape from the problems, hardships, and insecurities a workaholic has. In this article workaholism is shown as a disorder that can easily ruin lives ranging from the workaholic to those in close proximity. Workaholism can easily be noticed and employers should take the necessary steps to help a workaholic out of their habits. Plotrowski and Vondanovich (2008) suggest that employers “encourage workaholics to participate in counseling.”

II. What consequences do workaholics suffer? a. In the article “Job burnout: How to spot it and take action” by Mayo Clinic on 2012 it is said that overworking can cause excessive stress, depression, anxiety, heart disease, insomnia, obesity and other threatening health issues. b. Another important fact that needs to be stated is that not only are workaholics affecting their health but the ones on their family circle.

As the nursing profession advanced, numerous modifications transpired, driving the progression of this health sector in a new direction (Thomas & Richardson, 2016, p. 1072). In the past, regulations of working conditions allowed nurses to work on a rotation of eight-hour shift, but in the 70s and 80s the healthcare system progressed to working 10-12 hour shifts. This new working condition was implemented to accommodate the rise of nursing-shortages (As cited in, Bae, 2012, p. 205; Witkoski Stimpfel, Sloane & Aiken, 2012, p. 2501). In 2009, it was approximated that roughly 60% of nurses are now abiding to 12-hour shifts, according to the American Nursing Association (ANA) (As cited in, Bae, 2012, p. 205). Today, not only is this practice still used, but a new development has occurred, overtime. Overtime work began to be used by the healthcare system as a supplement, alleviate the on-going nursing shortages and remediate new compilations being brought by understaffing issues, therefore becoming a custom in nursing practice (Debrit, Ngan, Hay, Alamgir, 2010, p. 28; As cited in, Bae, 2012, p. 205; Berney, Needleman, Kover, 2005, p. 165). A national survey completed by a sample of Registered Nurses (RN), concluded that 43% of nurses work more than 40 hours a week, and that 9% work more than 60 hours a week (As cited in, Bae, 2012, p. 61; Bae & Brewer, 2010, p. 99). In 2010, a survey completed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, also calculated that

With long work hours, many physicians sacrifices their social lives and down-time for their career. Not only that, but the long hours pose a serious health risk. Studies have proven that extensive work hours not only increase mental stress but can even increase individuals risk of stroke. According to one study, “compared to those who worked standard hours (35-40 hours/week),participants who worked 49-54 and more than 55 hours a week had an increased risk of stroke” (“Long Work Hours May Increase Risk of Stroke."). Furthermore, fatigue is a serious danger to patient safety. Individuals who are tired naturally make more mistakes, and have impaired complex problem solving skills, which are vital for working in a hospital. According to a recent survey, 81% of physicians described themselves as either overexerted or at full capacity (Jennings). Many physicians are struggling to balance their personal lives, and even health, with the responsibilities of such a demanding career. Reasonable work hours, call coverage, and time off for illness or vacation are essential to maintaining the well-being of these vital care givers. By increasing the workforce for obstetrics and gynecology, by building interest in young students, health care can be improved, and the hours for current physicians won’t have to be so long; thus improving the quality of care and the quality of the physicians

Once a person health and family life begin to become effected it should trigger an alarm that something is not right. One of the major steps a workaholic must do to help cope with their problem is to first, recognize that they indeed have a problem. A workaholic must be able to see that the real root of all their problems is due to their unwavering need to constantly choose work over family and leisure time. Once a workaholic recognizes and pinpoints the problem the next step would be for them to accept that they have a problem. At this point it is likely that the workaholics close friends, family and any others that may be affected come together to express their concerns and provide support to the workaholic through a process called group intervention (Dungan 42). The goal of such an intervention is to be able to break through the denial and emotions felt by the workaholic so that they can believe in themselves and find strength within so that they may

The author outlines and overviews much of the current research on shiftwork and extended shifts. Of particular note, this article details the risks associated with the disturbance of the circadian rhythms (sleep disruption and depravation) and its negative impact on neurocognitive function and performance. Nightshift fatigue related error was found to be 28% above baseline, 12 hour shifts also increased the chance of error by 28% compared to an 8 hour shift, and the risk of error was

The story “The Censors” written by Luisa Valenzuela is about a man named Juan climbing up the ladder of his career as a censor to find the letter he sent. However, as the story progresses, Juan became devoted to his work and forgot his original purpose of becoming a censor. Valenzuela wrote, “Soon his work became so absorbing that his noble mission blurred in his mind.” (Valenzuela, 41). At the end, he saw his career as the priority over his life, and he was killed. From this story, I was inspired to write about being a workaholic, which is defined as “a person who compulsively works excessively hard and long hours” (oxforddictionaries.com). The issue of being a workaholic is not as simple as it sounds. Being a workaholic doesn't only

Why did I choose to write about workaholics? The main reason is that the general picture about these people is bad, but there are a lot of them around us and very often we admire them. They are doing exactly what they love – work – and they can never have enough of it. Although they spend most of their time working, surprisingly they are happy. They show so good results in what they do. But the consequences are great. Family life is disrupted, intellectual horizons narrow and the consequences to the workaholic's health are severe: fat, lack of exercise and stress. Why do people become workaholics? When a person becomes workaholic is there a way back? How should people around him act in order to keep both him and themselves

number of hours (e.g., 35 hours or more per week) has adverse consequences. It is

It is my opinion that shift work is another potential hazard to me as an employee in the Healthcare Industry. It is my belief that employees on nightshift work or those working irregular hours may be more susceptible to errors and accidents, mainly due to fatigue or