Impact of Shift Work and Strategies to Mitigate Its Effects
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This academic article aims to study the effects of shift work and interventions to mitigate these effects. With the increasing number of shift workers due to business expansion, these workers face various health issues such as sleep problems, fatigue, increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, gastrointestinal issues and cancers. Shift work also affects work efficiency and increases accident rates, especially during night shifts. Implementing appropriate interventions can help to reduce these impacts, improve work efficiency, and increase job satisfaction. Non-pharmacological methods to mitigate the impact include sleep education, cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia, appropriate scheduling, light control, moderate caffeine consumption, planned naps and mind-body exercise. These interventions can be adapted by shift workers and relevant stakeholders to mitigate the adverse effects of shift work on health and performance.
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