Research article summary (published 30 Aug 2005):

Study links long hours to increased errors.

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Author/s: Tomajan, Karen (K);

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Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: The Oklahoma nurse (Okla Nurse), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: -2005 Sep-Nov; vol 50 (issue 3) : pp 19

Dates: Created 2005/09/19; Completed 2005/10/25;

PMID: 16167571, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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Humans Medical Errors - prevention & control; statistics & numerical data Nursing Staff, Hospital - psychology; supply & distribution Personnel Staffing and Scheduling

Personnel Staffing and Scheduling Safety Management United States Work Schedule Tolerance

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