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[Driver drowsiness--are physicians at a special risk?].

Shmuel Steier1, Shlomo Vinker, Natali Bentov

  • 1Department of Family Medicine, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel.

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|June 14, 2003
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Sleepy driving causes many accidents, with shift workers like physicians at higher risk. Simple methods like radio or open windows are common, but insufficient to combat drowsiness.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Traffic Safety
  • Sleep Medicine

Context:

  • Sleepiness at the wheel is a significant factor in road traffic accidents.
  • Drivers often experience drowsiness before an accident, presenting opportunities for intervention.
  • Certain professions, including physicians, nurses, and hi-tech workers, face elevated risks due to demanding work schedules.

Purpose:

  • To quantify sleepiness levels in sleep-deprived drivers from high-risk professions.
  • To investigate the self-reported methods employed by these drivers to maintain alertness.
  • To explore the correlation between work schedules, sleepiness, and driving incidents.

Summary:

  • A study surveyed 115 physicians, nurses, and hi-tech workers on drowsy driving.

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  • Thirteen percent reported accidents due to sleepiness, and 37% experienced near-misses.
  • Physicians working shifts showed a higher incidence of near-accidents.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the substantial risk of drowsy driving among shift workers, particularly physicians.
    • Suggests a need for prioritizing preventive measures against sleep deprivation and its consequences in occupational health.
    • Emphasizes the importance of addressing drowsy driving as a public health concern for both healthcare professionals and patients.