Question

Healthcare professionals often work rotating shifts. Why is this problematic? What can be done to deal with potential problems?

Answer 1

Working on rotational shift is very common practice in almost every major field of medical, engineering, corporate etc. Healthcare professionals often work rotating shifts. they work in a predefined shift of night and day with fixed time duration.

What can be done to deal with potential problems

Working on rotational shift can cause:

• Disturbance in circadian rhythm.

• May cause stomach and heart systems

• It may worsen the condition of ongoing diseases.

• It may interrupt both social and family life.

Preventions:

• Take proper sleep in fixed time duration.

• Give time to family and friends.

• Take care of your health.

• Exercise regularly.

• Eat healthy and nutritional food.