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Document ID (ISN)110853
CIS number 10-0433
ISSN - Serial title 0355-3140 - Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health
Year 2010
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Sallinen M., Kecklund G.
Title Shift work, sleep, and sleepiness - Differences between shift schedules and systems
Bibliographic information Mar. 2010, Vol.36, No.2, p.121-133. 87 ref.
Internet access Shift_work_sleep_and_sleepiness.pdf [in English]
Abstract The aim of this literature survey was to identify available research evidence that shift workers' sleep-wake disturbances can be minimized through ergonomic shift scheduling. Findings are inconclusive, and further research with improved methodology is warranted.
Descriptors (primary) shift work; night work; sleep disturbances; ergonomics
Descriptors (secondary) work time schedules; literature survey
Document type D - Periodical articles
Subject(s) Occupational physiology
Broad subject area(s) Physiology, ergonomics
Browse category(ies) Hours of work
Ergonomics