Fatigue

Safe Nurse Staffing Ratios Danielle Scott Vermont Technical College Safe Nurse Staffing Ratios In the last few years, there has been a rising need for an increase in registered nurses in the hospital setting. This rise in registered nurses is related to increasing acuity of hospitalized patients and a shorter duration of stay. The safety and quality of patient care is closely associated to the quantity and skill of the nursing workforce. Hospital inpatient working environments have…

Additionally 12-hour shifts contribute to fatigue among nurses. In a study published in the Journal of Nursing Management, Richardson et al. found that 60% of 145 respondents agreed with the statement regarding 12-hour shifts, “makes me feel tired after working two or more consecutive shifts.” Only 17.9% disagreed with the statement and 22.1% remained neutral (842). This increase in reported fatigue, caused by working long and mentally/physically demanding shifts, is the foundation of the…

This argument claims that North Americans suffer 9 times more chronic fatigue and 31 times more chronic depression compared to the Asians. Stated this way the argument manipulates the facts and convey a distorted view of the situation. Argument is based on poor reasoning of comparing Asians with North Americans based on the food habits especially soy. It also fails to mention the key factors which contribute to the chronic illness. The conclusion of the argument relies on the assumptions for…

experiencing or seeing a terrifying event. Compassion fatigue, aka. PTSD is the term…

and throw the bad guys in jail. However, what citizens often fail to see are the internal struggles police face every day. Mental health care and awareness in policing is extremely crucial to the field of police work. Mental health issues such as, fatigue, burnout, stress, drug and alcohol use, emotional disorders, and the increased risks of suicide can be detrimental to the way police conduct themselves and serve the public. The nature of police work requires excellent mental health, and when…

error. “Human errors represent the mental or physical activities of individuals that fail to achieve their intended outcome”*. In order to properly predict human error factors we must first understand some factors that make up human error, such as “fatigue” and “situational stress”. Stress can manifest a multitude of symptoms that are detrimental to the operational tempo and the safety of passengers & flight crew in commercial aviation. People experience stress in a plethora of ways, but…

Treatment “Toughness is in the soul and spirit, not in muscles.” Cancer Treatment can have a variety of side effects, but a positive attitude and state of mind is an amazing strength. The three main effects of Cancer Treatment on the body are; Nausea, Fatigue, and Hearing/Hair loss. Nausea is a very common symptom of Cancer Treatment and may not seem bad, but if not taken care of can lead to severe problems. “Nausea is when you feel sick to your stomach, as if you are going to throw up. Vomiting…

With early start times, teenagers are not being taught efficiency at school while their health and safety of themselves and others is at risk. Students need sleep to preform to the best of their ability as well as stay alert while driving. With current school start times, they cannot achieve it. Ergo school start times need to be made later to better accommodate for the requirements of teens as well as increase their own safety while driving. School requires constant thought and attention to…

measured in 5 second intervals which displays the body’s ability to produce maximum power output within the first 5-10 seconds and begins to slow down substantially after 15 seconds. This test directly measures Peak Power, Relative Power and Anaerobic Fatigue index, all factors that measure an athletes ATP/PCr energy…

Ergodriven Topo Anti-Fatigue Mat Not everyone sits all day at a desk. Some people stand for hours at a desk or station when they work. Therefore, this Ergodriven Topo anti-fatigue mat has its place in the workplace for relieving foot, neck, and back pain and strain. Features • Offers next-generation features • Stand comfortably and be active surface • Drives subconscious movement on the cushioned surface • Allows you to switch between standing and sitting • 7-year warranty • Fatigue-relieving…