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Shift work and pathological conditions [PDF]
Shift work exerts major influences on the physiological functions of the human body. These are primarily mediated by the disruption of circadian rhythms since most body functions are circadian rhythmic.
Kessel Richard +3 more
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One fifth of today's workforce is engaged in shift work and exposed to various mental and physical health risks including shift work disorder. Efficiently recovering from shift work through physical and mental interventions allows us to mitigate negative
Alexandros Kalkanis +6 more
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Relationship Between Shift Intensity and Insomnia Among Hospital Nurses in Korea: A Cross-sectional Study [PDF]
Objectives This study explored the relationship between shift intensity and insomnia among hospital nurses. Methods The participants were 386 female hospital nurses who underwent a special health examination for night workers in 2015. The Korean Insomnia
Yuhjin Chung +4 more
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Shift Work Disorder and Mental and Physical Effects of Shift Work [PDF]
With the growing prevalence of shift work all over the the world, the relationship between the daily lives of irregular lifestyles and rhythms is being investigated for those working as shift workers and their families.
Pinar Guzel Ozdemir +2 more
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Abstract Background Shift work is widespread due to 24-h work in many occupations. Understanding differences in individual shift work tolerance (SWT) can help develop coping strategies for shift workers. Aims This in-depth qualitative
J, Degenfellner, E, Schernhammer
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Night-time shift work and related stress responses: A study on security guards [PDF]
Work-related stress can induce a break in homeostasis by placing demands on the body that are met by the activation of two different systems, the hypothalamic\u2013pituitary\u2013adrenal axis and the sympathetic nervous system.
Cannizzaro E. +7 more
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Shift Work and Cardiovascular Disease
Shift work has become a necessity in many industries; however, the shift work system disrupts the endogenous circadian rhythm by changing the sleep-wake cycle and can prepare the ground for cardiovascular diseases.
Selma Arzu Vardar +1 more
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Preventing Shift Work Disorder in Shift Health-care Workers
The occurrence of the shift work disorder (SWD) in health-care workers (HCWs) employed in 24/7 hospital wards is a major concern through the world. In accordance with literature, SWD is the most frequent work-related disturb in HCWs working on shift ...
Gabriele d’Ettorre, Vincenza Pellicani
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Background: Shift work is essential in society but can be detrimental to health and quality of life and is associated with decreased productivity and increased risk of accidents.
Nia Roberts +5 more
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Shift Work and Shift Work Sleep Disorders: Definition, Symptoms and Treatment
Today, due to the rapid progress of the global industrial economy, the use of new technologies and the economic competition environment, the necessity of 24 hour interrupted job production has increased and this has caused the obligation to work with the
Duygu Kurt Gök +2 more
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