Influences of Recovery Time and Time of Day on Sleep Duration Prior Work Shifts: Analysing Diary and Actigraphy Data From 14 Studies

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This is a Cohort Study study (also classified as: Quantitative Study).

John Axelsson; Göran Kecklund; Mikael Sallinen

doi:10.1055/s-0045-1812762

October 1, 2025Sleep ScienceOpen Access

Influences of Recovery Time and Time of Day on Sleep Duration Prior Work Shifts: Analysing Diary and Actigraphy Data From 14 Studies

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Key Points

Shorter recovery times reduce sleep duration, particularly before work shifts, emphasizing the need for better shift scheduling.
Actigraphy data from 14 studies illustrates significant variations in sleep duration based on recovery time and time of day.
Analysis included both diary and actigraphy data, providing a comprehensive overview of sleep patterns among shift workers.
Understanding these variables can help organizations improve worker health and productivity by optimizing shift arrangements.

Implication

Analysis reveals how recovery time and time of day affect sleep duration in shift workers, suggesting potential implications for work schedules.

Abstract

Introduction: Flexible working hours are common and recovery times between shifts vary extensively. It seems obvious that shorter recovery times curtail sleep duration, but there is a poor understanding of how time of day affects this relationship.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/68e861857ef2f04ca37e3937 https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0045-1812762

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Influences of Recovery Time and Time of Day on Sleep Duration Prior Work Shifts: Analysing Diary and Actigraphy Data From 14 Studies

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Influences of Recovery Time and Time of Day on Sleep Duration Prior Work Shifts: Analysing Diary and Actigraphy Data From 14 Studies

Key Points

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

Cite This Study

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