Shift work, stress, time management and occupational balance: Their associations with job satisfaction among female nurses

BackgroundShift work is a common requirement in healthcare settings to ensure 24-h continuity of care; however, it is associated with increased stress, disrupted circadian rhythms, and decreased job satisfaction among nurses. While occupational balance and time management skills are known to be protective factors, the relationships between these variables have not been adequately explored.ObjectiveThe purpose of this study is to compare stress, time management, occupational balance, and job sati