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October 10, 2025Sleep ScienceOpen Access

Is this a Night Shift, An Evening Shift or What?

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JGJohannes GärtnerPRPierre RiegerAAAnna Arlinghaus

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Overview

This analysis explores the consequences of night shift, evening shift, and morning shift schedules, suggesting a need for improved classification systems.

Key Points

  • The need for a nuanced classification system for shifts is evident, as existing definitions often lead to inconsistencies.
  • Current classifications do not adequately account for diverse working hours, particularly in service industries.
  • Legal definitions related to night shifts often focus on specific timeframes, which can overlook similar effects in other shift types.
  • The consequences of shift timing include increased risks of accidents, health issues, and psychosocial impairments.

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Gärtner et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e861857ef2f04ca37e390fhttps://doi.org/10.1055/s-0045-1812710
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