The Impact of Rotating Shift Work on the Prevalence of Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Nurses.
Am J Gastroenterol. 2010 Feb 16;
Authors: Nojkov B, Rubenstein JH, Chey WD, Hoogerwerf WA
OBJECTIVES:Shift work has been associated with gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, constipation, and diarrhea. These symptoms overlap with those reported by patients with functional bowel disorders. Because shift work will lead to misalignment between the endogenous circadian timing system and the external 24 h environment, we hypothesized that nurses participating in shift work will have a higher prevalence of functional bowel disorders when compared with nurses participating in day shifts.METHODS:Nurses engaged in patient care were invited to complete Rome III, irritable bowel syndrome-quality of life measure (IBS-QOL) and modified Sleep-50 questionnaires. Respondents were classified as working day, night, or rotating shifts. The prevalence of IBS, functional constipation, functional diarrhea, and individual gastrointestinal symptoms was determined.RESULTS
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