The relationship between quality of sleep and night shift rotation interval

Conclusion Our data suggest that a shorter night shift rotation interval does not provide enough recovery time to adjust the circadian rhythm, resulting in a low quality of sleep. Because shift work is influenced by many different factors, future studies should aim to determine the most optimal shift work model and collect accurate, prospective data.
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research