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Table 1 Main themes and subthemes

From: Experiences of reduced work hours for nurses and assistant nurses at a surgical department: a qualitative study

Main themes

Subtheme

A more sustainable working situation

Energy for work

Improved recovery

Improved work climate

Effects of having no lunch breaks

Improved work–life balance

Energy for life outside work

Living life, not just surviving

Consequences of being part of a project

Uncertainty over the future Privilege

Personnel and recruitment

Improved quality of care

Improved work performance

Effective use of available resources