Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Isabel Silva, Daniela Costa
Summary: Nonstandard work schedules, such as shift work and night work, have negative effects on workers in various areas. A literature review was conducted to explore the impacts of shift work and night work on workers, with a focus on health, family life, and the organizational context. Out of 619 articles identified, 129 met the inclusion criteria and were selected for analysis. The study found that health-related variables were the most studied (83.4%), followed by organizational variables (9.2%), and family variables (7.4%). These results highlight the importance of conducting further research in underrepresented areas for both workers and organizations.
Article
Psychiatry
Xiao-Chuan Zhao, Ke-Yan Han, Yuan-Yuan Gao, Na Li, Lan Wang, Lu-Lu Yu, Mei Song, Xue-Yi Wang
Summary: Shift work can lead to sleep disturbances and impaired cognitive function, especially in workers with lower educational levels, affecting aspects such as working memory performance.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Rachael Harris, Sean P. A. Drummond, Ben Meadley, Shantha M. W. Rajaratnam, Brett Williams, Karen Smith, Kelly -Ann Bowles, Elle Nguyen, Megan L. Dobbie, Alexander P. Wolkow
Summary: This study investigated whether the mental health levels of recruit paramedics before shift work predicted a greater risk of shift work disorder (SWD) at 6 months into their career and whether shift and sleep factors mediated this relationship. The results showed that baseline depression predicted a higher risk of SWD at 6 months, and baseline depression levels also predicted a greater perceived nightshift workload.
Review
Clinical Neurology
Masoud Khosravipour, Payam Khanlari, Sepideh Khazaie, Hadis Khosravipour, Habibolah Khazaie
Summary: The study found a significant association between shift work and metabolic syndrome, with different effects for sleep, gender, and type of shift work.
SLEEP MEDICINE REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Claudine Melan, Nadine Cascino
Summary: The company introduced a 'compressed' shift schedule to better fit with aircraft traffic load and then conducted a survey to assess its effects, with results showing the marginal impact of work organization on ATCOs. Traffic load affected sleep satisfaction and alertness.
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ben Bullock, Caitlin Learmonth, Hilary Davis, Abdullah Al Mahmud
Summary: This article discusses the literature on the use of mobile sleep applications for self-management among early start shift workers, highlighting the lack of research in this area and the need for further studies.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Y. Gao, X. Fu, H. Hu, T. Li, L. Yuan, J. Zhang, Y. Wu, M. Wang, Y. Ke, X. Li, F. Hu, M. Zhang, L. Sun, H. Wen, R. Guan, P. Gao, W. Chai, Y. Zhao, D. Hu
Summary: This meta-analysis found an association between shift work and the risk of dementia, with the risk increasing as the duration of shift work increases. Controlling the length of shift work may be an effective measure in preventing dementia.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Inge Declercq, Filip Van den Eede, Ella Roelant, Johan Verbraecken
Summary: Shift work is commonly associated with health problems, and there is an urgent need for treatments that help improve the sleep, health, and functional performance of shift-workers. This study investigates the effects of a multimodal shift-work intervention on perceived fatigue, sleepiness, physical and mental health, sleep parameters, and absenteeism.
Review
Transportation
Joao Filipe Teixeira, Cecilia Silva, Frederico Moura e Sa
Summary: Bikesharing has multiple benefits including improving physical activity levels, reducing travel time, decreasing car usage, fostering synergies with public transport, promoting cycling, and reducing emissions. However, there are issues of uneven distribution and social equity that need to be addressed.
Review
Nursing
Christopher C. Imes, Nicole J. Barthel, Eileen R. Chasens, Jacqueline Dunbar-Jacob, Sandra J. Engberg, Christine A. Feeley, Laura A. Fennimore, Cassandra M. Godzik, Mary Lou Klem, Faith S. Luyster, Dianxu Ren, Lynn Baniak
Summary: Extended work hours and shift work can lead to sleep problems, fatigue, and impaired cognition, which negatively impact employee safety. There is a strong association between long work hours and overtime and an increased risk of nurse injuries including needlestick and sharps injuries, drowsy driving and motor vehicle crashes, and other work-related accidents.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Lois James, Stephen James, Loren Atherley
Summary: The study aimed to measure the effects of different shift schedules on the health, safety, and quality of life of police employees. The survey found that police employees had poor sleep quality, excessive daytime sleepiness, and high prevalence of PTSD, depressive, and anxiety symptoms. Night shifts significantly decreased sleep quality and increased sleepiness. Therefore, the researchers urged interventions targeting night shift workers to improve their sleep health, quality of life, and worker safety.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Jinsol Seong, Sungtaek Son, Ari Min
Summary: This study aimed to identify patterns of declining alertness among fixed night shift nurses using an objective measure and to determine the effect of sleep parameters on this decline. The results showed that alertness scores of these nurses constantly dropped during their working hours, and sleep parameters played a role in this decline.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2022)
Review
Neurosciences
Seri Lee, Seung-Nam Kim
Summary: Sleep is a complex physiological process regulated by the nervous system, and sleep disorders disrupt normal sleep patterns. Acupuncture has been shown to have therapeutic effects on sleep duration and quality, although its mechanisms are not fully understood. This study investigates the mechanism of acupuncture in a rodent model of sleep disorders and evaluates its therapeutic effects. The results suggest that sleep disorders are associated with specific brain regions and neurotransmitters, and acupuncture may regulate neurological processes such as catecholamine and BDNF signaling pathways that are crucial in sleep disorders.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROSCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Immunology
Sarah Stenger, Hanna Grasshoff, Jennifer Elisabeth Hundt, Tanja Lange
Summary: Shift work is associated with an increased risk of systemic autoimmune diseases due to chronic inflammation, impaired immune responses, and circadian disruption. The effects of shift work on skin-specific autoimmune diseases are still not well understood. This review examines the impact of shift work, circadian misalignment, poor sleep, and potential hormonal mediators on skin barrier functions and immunity, using both human studies and animal models. The review also discusses confounders and possible countermeasures to reduce the risk of autoimmune diseases in shift workers.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Computer Science, Information Systems
Hadeel Alsolai, Shahnawaz Qureshi, Syed Muhammad Zeeshan Iqbal, Sirirut Vanichayobon, Lawrence Edward Henesey, Craig Lindley, Seppo Karrila
Summary: Sleep is essential for learning, mental health, and normal activities. Automatic sleep analysis, using machine learning and feature extraction, can evaluate sleep quality. This study reviews the current state and challenges of automatic sleep data analysis.
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Malek Safori, Zainab Alqudah, Brett Williams
Summary: The study examined the self-reported resilience levels of bachelor paramedic students at a large Australian university, finding that the students have moderate levels of resilience. There was no significant difference in resilience levels between male and female students.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Susan Irvine, Brett Williams, Lisa McKenna
Summary: This study explores the shared guidance and metacognitive and behavioral regulation in undergraduate nursing students involved in dyadic near-peer teaching. The findings suggest that working in dyads provides a supportive environment for near-peer teaching, enhancing students' self-efficacy and metacognitive abilities through shared regulation and consideration of different perspectives.
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Cameron Gosling, Christine King, Brett Williams
Summary: Paramedics play a crucial role in providing medical emergency care to patients of all ages and backgrounds. This study examined the attitudes of paramedic students towards people with disabilities and the effectiveness of their clinical placements in special needs schools. The findings showed that these placements helped improve the students' attitudes towards special needs students, but also presented challenges for them.
NURSE EDUCATION TODAY
(2022)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Adel S. Bashatah, Abdulaziz M. Alsufyani, Osama A. Samarkandi, Mohammed K. AlHarbi, Khalid A. Alahmary, Syed Wajid, Yousif Asiri, Yazed AlRuthia, Bronwyn Beovich, Brett Williams
Summary: This study aimed to develop and evaluate an Arabic version of the Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale for Saudi nurses. The results showed that the proposed model did not fit well with the data, indicating issues of applicability of the scale within the current cohort of Saudi nurses.
NURSE EDUCATION TODAY
(2022)
Editorial Material
Emergency Medicine
Linda J. Ross, Alan Eade, Brendan Shannon, Brett Williams
Summary: This editorial explores the implications of professionalisation of paramedicine in Australasia, particularly in terms of how the profession defines and describes itself. It examines the descriptors "pre-hospital care" and "out-of-hospital care" and their connotations, relevance, and implications for paramedic roles and practice.
AUSTRALASIAN EMERGENCY CARE
(2022)
Article
Emergency Medicine
Rod Mason, John Roodenburg, Brett Williams
Summary: This study examines the impact of personality, ways of thinking, and occupational preference on resilience. The findings indicate that individuals who are highly conscientious and have low neuroticism are more likely to exhibit resilience. Certain ways of thinking and occupational factors are also associated with paramedics' resilience.
AUSTRALASIAN EMERGENCY CARE
(2022)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Abdullah Mohammed Alobaid, Abdulmajeed Mobrad, Cameron Gosling, Lisa McKenna, Brett Williams
Summary: This study aimed to understand the perceptions of the Saudi community regarding the engagement of female paramedics in the EMS workforce. The survey results showed that a majority of respondents supported the inclusion of female paramedics in Saudi Arabian ambulance services and preferred female paramedics to treat female patients.
ADVANCES IN MEDICAL EDUCATION AND PRACTICE
(2022)
Review
Critical Care Medicine
Paul Gowens, Karen Smith, Gareth Clegg, Brett Williams, Ziad Nehme
Summary: The study systematically reviewed global variations in the incidence and survival outcomes of EMS-witnessed OHCA, revealing substantial differences across continents. Further research is needed to understand the factors contributing to these variations.
Article
Nursing
Mahmoud T. Alwidyan, Alaa O. Oteir, Ahmad Alrawashdeh, Ghaidaa M. Maabreh, Brett Williams
Summary: This study explores the perceptions of Jordanian road users towards the use of lights and sirens by ambulances. The majority of participants recognize the importance of lights and sirens for effective emergency medical services, but approximately half of them perceive these lights and sirens to cause stress, distraction, and unacceptable risk for road users.
INTERNATIONAL EMERGENCY NURSING
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Brett Williams, Bronwyn Beovich, Debbie Ling, Amanda Abbass
Summary: Despite being a fundamental component of healthcare, there is a lack of research on compassion within paramedicine practice. Existing studies have primarily focused on the concept of empathy. This study conducted an exploratory factor analysis on a compassionate love scale for humanity among paramedicine students in an Australian university, and the results showed that the scale demonstrated robust psychometric characteristics in this cohort, suggesting its value in examining compassion within paramedicine students.
INTERNATIONAL EMERGENCY NURSING
(2022)
Review
Social Work
Lily Lucent, Brett Williams
Summary: Pain is a significant burden to societies worldwide, and the assessment of pain by healthcare providers may be influenced by patient socioeconomic status. This review explores the complex relationship between socioeconomic status and healthcare practitioners' assessment of pain.
JOURNAL OF SOCIAL DISTRESS AND THE HOMELESS
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Justin Hunter, Michael Porter, Patrick Cody, Brett Williams
Summary: This study found that providing paramedics with a targeted educational approach, including elements of crew resource management and a novel quick reference tool, can improve their situational awareness levels during emergency calls. This finding has significant implications for the training of healthcare professionals and the clinical practice of emergency medical agencies.
INTERNATIONAL EMERGENCY NURSING
(2022)
Article
Ethics
Derek Collings-Hughes, Ruth Townsend, Brett Williams
Summary: This study reveals the limitations in Australian paramedics' use and understanding of their professional code of conduct. Participants mostly rely on "common sense" morals and express a desire to better understand the broad concepts of the code and integrate it into their profession.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Rachael Harris, Sean P. A. Drummond, Ben Meadley, Shantha M. W. Rajaratnam, Brett Williams, Karen Smith, Kelly -Ann Bowles, Elle Nguyen, Megan L. Dobbie, Alexander P. Wolkow
Summary: This study investigated whether the mental health levels of recruit paramedics before shift work predicted a greater risk of shift work disorder (SWD) at 6 months into their career and whether shift and sleep factors mediated this relationship. The results showed that baseline depression predicted a higher risk of SWD at 6 months, and baseline depression levels also predicted a greater perceived nightshift workload.
Article
Surgery
Alan M. Batt, Walter Tavares, Tanya Horsley, Jessica Rich, Brett Williams, CONFERD HP Collaborators
Summary: The study aimed to develop a set of minimum reporting criteria for developers and authors of competency frameworks to improve transparency and clarity. Through expert panel, knowledge synthesis, Delphi study, and workshops, a final reporting guideline with 20 essential items was developed.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2023)
