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  • Sleep Medicine
  • Circadian Biology
  • Occupational Health

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  • Shift work sleep disorder (SWSD) impacts individuals working nonstandard hours, particularly night shifts.
  • It disrupts natural sleep-wake cycles, leading to daytime sleepiness and insomnia.
  • Approximately 30% of shift workers are affected, experiencing significant health consequences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the key aspects of Shift Work Sleep Disorder.
  • To outline diagnostic criteria and common management strategies.
  • To highlight the impact of SWSD on worker health and productivity.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders.
  • Analysis of diagnostic approaches for SWSD.
  • Compilation of current prevention and treatment strategies.

Main Results:

  • SWSD is characterized by insomnia during the day and somnolence at night.
  • Diagnosis requires differentiating SWSD from other sleep disorders like sleep apnea.
  • Effective management involves optimizing shift schedules and implementing sleep hygiene practices.

Conclusions:

  • SWSD poses significant health challenges for affected shift workers.
  • A combination of environmental, behavioral, and medical interventions can manage SWSD.
  • Transitioning to daytime work remains the most effective, though not always feasible, solution.