A study in the April issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that insomnia is strongly linked to functional and cognitive impairments in night shift workers, while sleepiness appears to make a smaller contribution. According to the authors, the results suggest that insomnia among shift workers demands clinical attention, as it is linked to productivity and neurophysiological impairments with serious consequences for safety and occupational health.
Read the study: Insomnia in Shift Work Disorder Relates to Occupational and Neurophysiological Impairment
Read the press release: Study links insomnia to impaired work performance in night shift workers
