minimizing fatigue and mistakes made by nurses who work night shifts.

Published Date: 26 Apr 2023

Researchers from McGill University found that nurses who receive 40 minutes of bright light exposure prior to their night shifts experience less fatigue and commit fewer mistakes. Following their shifts, the nurses also slept better.

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