Effectiveness of Sleep Interventions for Rotating Night‑Shift Workers
Summary
Across randomized and non‑randomized studies, several interventions (light, naps, CBT‑I, scheduling) improved sleep/disturbance in rotating night workers.
Why It Matters For Night Shift Workers and Night Owls
A meta‑analysis how brief, scheduled on‑shift naps (timing/length) shows sleep & alertness for night‑shift workers and night owls. Findings add structure to the idea that the circadian low can be managed by how rest is divided and timed on duty. For people who work nights, that frames an everyday choice (when you eat, how you light the end of a shift, how rest is split) as part of the mechanism, not just routine.
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