Research progress on dietary behaviors among shift nurses

Abstract

Abstract:

Shift work is an indispensable work model in the modern medical system. While it ensures the 24-hour operation of medical institutions and provides continuous care for patients，it also disrupts the circadian rhythm，leading to untimely hunger，changes in appetite，and abnormal satiety among nurses. These physiological disruptions interacting with irregular dietary behaviors，significantly increase the risk of shift nurses developing diet-related chronic diseases such as obesity and metabolic syndrome. This study systematically reviews the definition and current situation of dietary behaviors among shift nurses，and the mechanism of how circadian rhythm disruption affects dietary behaviors. Meanwhile，it also explores the assessment tools for dietary behaviors as well as the influencing factors，and proposes corresponding coping strategies. It is expected to provide a scientific basis for improving the dietary behaviors of shift nurses and enhancing their health level and further promoting the overall health of nursing workers.

Key words: Shift nurses, Dietary behaviors, Assessment, Influencing factors, Review

CLC Number:

R192.6

TAN Wenfeng, WAN Junhua. Research progress on dietary behaviors among shift nurses. [J]OCCUPATION AND HEALTH, 2026, 42(3): 417-422.

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