Influence of nursing staff working hours on stress levels during the COVID-19 pandemic

IntroductionThe healthcare system has been organized to ensure that 24‑h per day services are provided 7 days a week. Within the healthcare system, nurses represent the largest professional group; therefore, the overall quality of the healthcare system largely depends on the nurses’ performance. Nevertheless, the ability of the nurse to provide high-quality care is strongly associated with the health of nursing staff (Rosa et al. 2018).Problem statementTo work as a nurse, either as a qualified nurse or nursing aide, individuals need to be responsive and highly accountable 24/7 in order to fulfil the health servi…