Oxymag
Volume 27, Issue 137, 2014, Pages 16-19

Twelve-hour shifts: Labour force or forced labour? [L'organisation en 12 heures: force de travail ou travail de force?] (Article)

Colmont D.*
  • a Polyclinique du Val-de-Loire, 49 Boulevard Jérôme-Trésaguet, Nevers, 58000, France

Abstract

The setting up of a 12-hour shift pattern in a care unit or institution is seen alternatively as a source of concern, a means of making savings in human resources or as offering more personal time. Presenting advantages and disadvantages, this type of organisation is certain to arouse debate. With a potential to have a negative impact on vigilance and the safety of care, the introduction of 12-hour shifts must be well thought-out, closely monitored and regularly questioned. © 2014 Elsevier Masson SAS.

Author Keywords

Job satisfaction Organisation Part time Vigilance Duration of work Safety of care Twelve-hour shift

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84925349490&doi=10.1016%2fj.oxy.2014.05.003&partnerID=40&md5=683e80de8dcd90dcc491b39a58d65bbd
DOI: 10.1016/j.oxy.2014.05.003
ISSN: 09901310
Original Language: French