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Mudau, A. G. Makhado, L. Mudau, Thetsheleseni 2024 2025-08-20T02:27:42Z 2025-08-20T02:27:42Z 2025-05-16 Mudau, T. 2025. Factors contributing to work-related fatigue among hospital nurses in Vhembe District, Limpopo, South Africa. . . https://univendspace.univen.ac.za/handle/11602/2872 Mudau T. Factors contributing to work-related fatigue among hospital nurses in Vhembe District, Limpopo, South Africa. []. , 2025 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: Mudau, T. (2025). <i>Factors contributing to work-related fatigue among hospital nurses in Vhembe District, Limpopo, South Africa</i>. (). . Retrieved from Mudau, Thetsheleseni. <i>"Factors contributing to work-related fatigue among hospital nurses in Vhembe District, Limpopo, South Africa."</i> ., , 2025. TY - Dissertation AU - Mudau, Thetsheleseni AB - Work-related fatigue among hospital nurses is a significant issue that affects both physical and mental health, leading to mistakes that negatively impact patient care. The study's goal was to identify and describe factors that contribute to work-related fatigue among hospital nurses. This study used a qualitative approach, including exploratory, descriptive, and contextual designs. The study population consisted of Hospital nurses from the Vhembe district. Non-probability, purposive sampling used to select participants. The study was conducted through an in-depth interview. The audiotape used to gather data and data was transcribed verbatim for data analysis purposes. Credibility, conformability, and dependability are examples of measures used to assure trustworthiness. Ethical considerations were met. The study findings revealed that factors that contributes to work related fatigue are heavy workloads, consumption of caffeine, depressive experience, conflict with other staff members, age, work-life imbalance, lack of breaks and rest, shortage of nurses, shift and off duties, lack of resources, lack of social support, long work hours and lack of appreciation of nurses towards contribution to nursing .Based on the study results, recommendations were given. DA - 2025-05-16 DB - ResearchSpace DP - Univen KW - Contributing factors KW - Fatigue KW - Hospital KW - Nurses and Work related LK - https://univendspace.univen.ac.za PY - 2025 T1 - Factors contributing to work-related fatigue among hospital nurses in Vhembe District, Limpopo, South Africa TI - Factors contributing to work-related fatigue among hospital nurses in Vhembe District, Limpopo, South Africa UR - ER - MPH Department of Public Health Work-related fatigue among hospital nurses is a significant issue that affects both physical and mental health, leading to mistakes that negatively impact patient care. The study's goal was to identify and describe factors that contribute to work-related fatigue among hospital nurses. This study used a qualitative approach, including exploratory, descriptive, and contextual designs. The study population consisted of Hospital nurses from the Vhembe district. Non-probability, purposive sampling used to select participants. The study was conducted through an in-depth interview. The audiotape used to gather data and data was transcribed verbatim for data analysis purposes. Credibility, conformability, and dependability are examples of measures used to assure trustworthiness. Ethical considerations were met. The study findings revealed that factors that contributes to work related fatigue are heavy workloads, consumption of caffeine, depressive experience, conflict with other staff members, age, work-life imbalance, lack of breaks and rest, shortage of nurses, shift and off duties, lack of resources, lack of social support, long work hours and lack of appreciation of nurses towards contribution to nursing .Based on the study results, recommendations were given. 1 online resource (v, 68 leaves): illustrations, color map en PDF University of Venda Contributing factors Fatigue Hospital Nurses and Work related UCTD 331.2560968257 Stress (Physiology) Stress (Psychology) Fatigue -- South Africa -- Limpopo Mental fatigue -- South Africa -- Limpopo Job stress -- South Africa -- Limpopo Nurses -- Job stress -- South Africa -- Limpopo Hospitals -- Staff Factors contributing to work-related fatigue among hospital nurses in Vhembe District, Limpopo, South Africa Dissertation open.access