Sleep Quality, Insomnia, Sleep Apnea, and the Assessment of Risk Factors in Shift Workers

Introduction: Shift work organization has become increasingly prevalent in industry. This work modality presents considerable challenges to workers' health and quality of life. One critical factor that deserves attention is the impairment of sleep quality, which can lead to increased sleepiness, fatigue, and other disorders that impact productivity and worker safety. Sleep disorders, such as insomnia, sleep apnea, and excessive sleepiness, are directly associated with a higher risk of workplace accidents and reduced performance, making the identification of these factors crucial to ensuring worker health and safety in their work environment. However, due to the variety of questionnaires, inventories, and tests available for assessing these sleep disorders, this activity must be conducted cautiously, as the methodology used may be redundant or fail to address the proposed objectives.