Health
Light exposure before nightshift cuts fatigue, errors
Exposing nurses working nights to light before their shift cuts fatigue and errors, according to a study published online April 18 in Sleep Health.
May 15, 2023
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News tagged with shift work
Psychology & Psychiatry
Psychological distress increased with night, rotating shift work
Uncertainty in work schedules is associated with serious psychological distress among workers aged 18 to 64 years, according to an April data brief published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National ...
Apr 26, 2023
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Health
National study of resident physicians suggests need for federal work hour guideline changes
More experience on the job does not protect resident physicians or their patients from the increased safety risks associated with long work weeks and extended-duration work shifts, according to a new study led by investigators ...
Apr 12, 2023
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Health
Study finds a strong correlation between elevated hypertension and irregular sleep patterns
Hard-working executives and trade workers might think shift work or even slight changes in their regular sleep patterns and duration make no difference to their overall night's rest and recovery—but think again.
Mar 28, 2023
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Health
Does it matter what time you go to bed?
Some of us love to be tucked up in bed by a particular time every night, ensuring a certain number of hours of sleep. Others go to bed when they start to feel tired, or when they've finally finished everything they wanted ...
Mar 22, 2023
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Health
Women working rotating shifts especially likely to be frail, study finds
A new study led by researchers at York University has found a link between shift work and frailty among middle-aged and older workers in Canada, especially for women on rotating shifts.
Mar 17, 2023
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Genetics
A genetic predisposition may protect some night shift workers against sleep loss
Up to 25% of public sector employees in the UK do some form of night work. Similar numbers in other countries engage in shift work. But increasing evidence shows night work and persistent circadian rhythm disruption is a ...
Mar 17, 2023
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Gastroenterology
Shift work tied to higher risk for reflux esophagitis
Shift work was significantly associated with the incidence of reflux esophagitis, according to a study published online Feb. 13 in Scientific Reports.
Mar 6, 2023
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Vaccination
Study finds night staff at nursing homes had lower rates of COVID-19 testing and vaccination than day shift
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, regular testing and vaccinations of nursing home staff have been critical strategies for containing virus outbreaks in nursing homes.
Feb 7, 2023
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Health
Shift workers found to have a higher risk of severe COVID-19
Working night shifts is associated with several negative health outcomes, including an increased risk of infections. Now an international group of researchers has investigated how shift work and working face-to-face with ...
Dec 13, 2022
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