Alcohol use in shiftworkers

Dorrian, Jillian; Heath, Georgina; Sargent, Charli; Banks, Siobhan; Coates, Alison M.

doi:10.1016/j.aap.2015.11.011

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“…Additionally, although the Nurses Working Agreement (South Australia) states that nurses are entitled to two 30-minute breaks per shift, it is not known if nurses took these breaks and whether this influenced opportunities to consume meals, or to snack, particularly on busy shifts. Furthermore, caffeine and alcohol consumption were not considered in this analysis and both may impact both sleep, appetite, and mood (43)(44)(45). These are important variables to consider examining in future studies.…”

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Associations between shift type, sleep, mood, and diet in a group of shift working nurses

Heath¹,

Dorrian²,

Coates³

2019

Scand J Work Environ Health

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Associations between shift type, sleep, mood, and diet in a group of shift working nurses by Heath G, Dorrian J, Coates A Among shift working nurses, night shift, more than afternoon or morning shift, was associated with mood disturbance, increased energy intake, and increased proportion of carbohydrates. Reduced sleep efficiency was also associated with higher carbohydrate intake. Results highlight the importance of examining changes across different shifts in a schedule in the context of gender and mood, as all factors influence diet.

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Associations between shift type, sleep, mood, and diet in a group of shift working nurses

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Dorrian²,

Coates³

2019

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“…Shiftworking also influences alcohol consumption [63,64]. Dorrian and colleagues [63,64] reported that whilst shiftworkers do not drink more than those on standard work rosters, they are at increased risk of ‘binge’ drinking; that is, periods of heavy drinking followed by abstinence.…”

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“…Dorrian and colleagues [63,64] reported that whilst shiftworkers do not drink more than those on standard work rosters, they are at increased risk of ‘binge’ drinking; that is, periods of heavy drinking followed by abstinence. Workers on 12-h rotating shifts consumed more drinks in a single 24-h period compared to those on 8-h rotating shifts [63]. These findings also align with a recent systematic review demonstrating a positive relationship between long working hours and alcohol consumption [65].…”

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The Impact of Shiftwork on Skeletal Muscle Health

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(1) Background: About one in four workers undertake shift rosters that fall outside the traditional 7 a.m.–6 p.m. scheduling. Shiftwork alters workers’ exposure to natural and artificial light, sleep patterns, and feeding patterns. When compared to the rest of the working population, shiftworkers are at a greater risk of developing metabolic impairments over time. One fundamental component of metabolic health is skeletal muscle, the largest organ in the body. However, cause-and-effect relationships between shiftwork and skeletal muscle health have not been established; (2) Methods: A critical review of the literature was completed using online databases and reference lists; (3) Results: We propose a conceptual model drawing relationships between typical shiftwork consequences; altered light exposure, sleep patterns, and food and beverage consumption, and drivers of skeletal muscle health—protein intake, resistance training, and hormone release. At present, there is no study investigating the direct effect of shiftwork on skeletal muscle health. Instead, research findings showing that acute consequences of shiftwork negatively influence skeletal muscle homeostasis support the validity of our model; (4) Conclusion: Further research is required to test the potential relationships identified in our review, particularly in shiftwork populations. Part of this testing could include skeletal muscle specific interventions such as targeted protein intake and/or resistance-training.

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“…While 1 in 10 adults in the general population have used alcohol as a sleep aid, recent data suggest higher rates of consumption in shift workers with one in six consuming alcohol to help initiate sleep between shifts. 9 Indeed, following prescription sleep medications (eg, benzodiazepines), alcohol is also commonly used as sleeping aid by shift workers. 10 High alcohol or continued use of prescription sleeping aids is of concern given that their long-term use is associated with poor health and public health outcomes.…”

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Cross-sectional analysis of sleep-promoting and wake-promoting drug use on health, fatigue-related error, and near-crashes in police officers

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ObjectivesTo examine sleep-promoting and wake-promoting drug use in police officers and associations between their use and health (excessive sleepiness, stress and burnout), performance (fatigue-related errors) and safety (near-crashes) outcomes, both alone and in combination with night-shift work.DesignCross-sectional survey.SettingPolice officers from North America completed the survey either online or via paper/pencil at a police station.Participants4957 police participated, 3693 online (91.9%, participation rate) and 1264 onsite (cooperation rate 63.1%).Main outcome measuresSleep-promoting and wake-promoting drug use, excessive sleepiness, near-crash motor vehicle crashes, dozing while driving, fatigue errors, stress and burnout.ResultsOver the past month, 20% of police officers reported using sleep-promoting drugs and drugs causing sleepiness, while wake-promoting agents were used by 28% of police (5% used wake-promoting drugs, 23% used high levels of caffeine and 4% smoked to stay awake). Use of sleep-promoting drugs was associated with increased near-crashes (OR=1.61; 95% CI 1.21 to 2.13), fatigue-related errors (OR=1.75; 95% CI 1.32 to 2.79), higher stress (OR=1.41; 95% CI 1.10 to 1.82), and higher burnout (OR=1.83; 95% CI 1.40 to 2.38). Wake-promoting drug use, high caffeine and smoking to stay awake were associated with increased odds of a fatigue-related error, stress and burnout (ORs ranging from 1.68 to 2.56). Caffeine consumption was common, and while smoking was not, of those participants who did smoke, one-in-three did so to remain awake. Night-shift work was associated with independent increases in excessive sleepiness, near-crashes and fatigue-related errors. Interactions between night-shift work and wake-promoting drug use were also found for excessive sleepiness.ConclusionsPolice who use sleep-promoting and wake-promoting drugs, especially when working night shifts, are most vulnerable to adverse health, performance and safety outcomes. Future research should examine temporal relationships between shift work, drug use and adverse outcomes, in order to develop optimal alertness management strategies.

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Alcohol use in shiftworkers

Cited by 41 publications

References 25 publications

Associations between shift type, sleep, mood, and diet in a group of shift working nurses

Associations between shift type, sleep, mood, and diet in a group of shift working nurses

The Impact of Shiftwork on Skeletal Muscle Health

Cross-sectional analysis of sleep-promoting and wake-promoting drug use on health, fatigue-related error, and near-crashes in police officers

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