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This research aims to understand how shift rotation affects employees' cortisol levels, sleep quality, fatigue, and attention levels.

March 1, 2011Journal of Nursing Research151 citations

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The Effect of Shift Rotation on Employee Cortisol Profile, Sleep Quality, Fatigue, and Attention Level

SNShu‐Fen Niu MCMin‐Huey Chung CCChiung-Hua Chen

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This research aims to understand how shift rotation affects employees' cortisol levels, sleep quality, fatigue, and attention levels.
Randomized trial with employees undergoing shift rotation
Measurements of cortisol levels, sleep quality, fatigue, and attention levels
Analysis of data to assess the impact of shift patterns
Cortisol levels showed significant variance based on shift patterns (exact metrics not provided).
Sleep quality and attention levels decreased during night shifts compared to day shifts.
Fatigue was notably higher in employees on rotating shifts.

Abstract

Disturbed circadian rhythm in humans has been associated with a variety of mental and physical disorders and may negatively impact on work safety, performance, and productivity.

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