Effects of shift work on the quality of sleep and psychological health based on a sample of professional nurses

摘要: UNLABELLED Impact of shiftwork on sleep and psychological health. OBJECTIVE The purpose the present study was to evaluate impact a rapid system parameters psychopathological status among sample nurses. We hypothesize that in this type system, continuous rotation shifts doesn't lead lasting alteration circadian rhythm but transitory increase disturbances after night shift. METHODS population studied permanently employed staff public hospital Modena. recruited fifty-five workers. Participation entirely voluntary. Every subject given self-administered questionnaire divided into three sections. Section I consisting base-line evaluation (sociodemographic data, use psychotropic substances, General Health Questionnaire Maslash Burnout Inventory). Sections II III providing an (Sleep Diary Symptom Questionnaire) two different moments during shiftwork: respectively following shift (corresponding end cycle), last day off beginning new cycle). RESULTS There were no significative differences between assessment. Regarding features we found reduction SQ-Somatization (P = 0.002), SQ-Anxiety (p 0.006) SQ-Hostility 0.075) subscale score at cycle. CONCLUSIONS confirm as not causing alterations parameters. explain improvement symptoms noted cycle with favourable attitude workers perspective time off. data suggest may play important role clinical expression features.