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Table 4 Comparison of the average number of total correct responses at the beginning and end of work shifts

From: The relationship between shift work, circadian rhythms, and cognitive function in ICU nursing

Variable

Shift Type

Statistic Value

P.value

Average total correct responses: V-Total

Beginning of morning shift vs. end of morning shift

0.16

0.880

Beginning of morning shift vs. beginning of evening shift

0.19

0.860

Beginning of morning shift vs. end of evening shift

1.66

0.133

Beginning of morning shift vs. beginning of night shift

2.69

0.015

Beginning of morning shift vs. end of night shift

2.55

0.022

End of morning shift vs. beginning of evening shift

0.36

0.744

End of morning shift vs. end of evening shift

1.83

0.099

End of morning shift vs. beginning of night shift

2.86

0.010

End of morning shift vs. end of night shift

2.72

0.014

Beginning of evening shift vs. end of evening shift

1.47

0.185

Beginning of evening shift vs. beginning of night shift

2.50

0.025

Beginning of evening shift vs. end of night shift

2.36

0.034

End of evening shift vs. beginning of night shift

1.02

0.354

End of evening shift vs. end of night shift

0.88

0.422

Beginning of night shift vs. end of night shift

0.13

0.900