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    The SleepTrackTXT2 intervention improved short-term fatigue in air-medical clinicians but did not affect long-term sleep quality. This behavioral intervention showed a positive impact on fatigue during 12-hour shifts.

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    Background:

    • Air-medical clinicians experience significant fatigue due to demanding work shifts.
    • Assessing interventions to mitigate fatigue and improve sleep quality in this population is crucial.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the short-term effects of the SleepTrackTXT2 intervention on air-medical clinician fatigue.
    • To determine the long-term impact of the intervention on sleep quality over 120 days.

    Main Methods:

    • A multi-site randomized controlled trial was conducted with 83 participants.
    • The intervention involved text message-based behavioral recommendations for fatigue mitigation and sleep promotion.
    • Data on self-rated fatigue, sleepiness, concentration, recovery, and sleep hours were collected via text message queries and surveys.

    Main Results:

    • Fatigue increased over 12-hour shifts for both intervention and control groups.
    • Intervention participants reported lower end-of-shift fatigue compared to controls (p < 0.05).
    • No significant differences in sleep quality at 120 days were observed between groups or from baseline.

    Conclusions:

    • The SleepTrackTXT2 intervention demonstrated a short-term benefit in reducing fatigue during 12-hour shifts for air-medical clinicians.
    • The intervention did not significantly improve long-term sleep quality or affect fatigue during longer shifts.