Document ID (ISN) | 72466 |
CIS number |
99-672 |
ISSN - Serial title |
1076-2752 - Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine |
Year |
1998 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Bjorvatn B., Kecklund G., Åkerstedt T. |
Title |
Rapid adaptation to night work at an oil platform, but slow readaptation after returning home |
Bibliographic information |
July 1998, Vol.40, No.7, p.601-608. Illus. 25 ref. |
Abstract |
In a study of 14 days of consecutive night work on an oil platform, workers adapted to night work within a few days, as indicated by the rapid reduction of night-work sleepiness, and by the gradual delay of bedtime to an hour commensurate with the behaviour of day workers. Readaptation to day life was slower and more difficult, adding evidence of a complete adaptation to night work. Lack of conflicting exposure to daylight in the morning may have facilitated the rapid adjustment to night work. Topics: circadian rhythm; day-night variations; natural lighting; night work; Norway; offshore oil extraction; shift work; sleep disturbances; sleep pattern. |
Descriptors (primary) |
Norway; offshore oil extraction; circadian rhythm; night work |
Descriptors (secondary) |
shift work; sleep pattern; day-night variations; natural lighting; sleep disturbances |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Country / State or Province | Norway |
Subject(s) |
Ergonomics and work organization
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Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
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Browse category(ies) |
Petroleum and natural gas industry
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