Co-ordination of research on working hours and health in the Nordic countries

Møller, S.V.; Axelsson, John; Bjorvatn, Bjørn; Hansen, Johnni; Hansen, Agnete Meldgaard; Harris, Anette; Hjarsbech, Pernille U; Härmä, Mikko; Ingre, Michael; Jensen, M.Aa.; Kecklund, Göran; Kolstad, Henrik Albert; Lie, Jenny Anne S.; Lowden, A.; Matre, Dagfinn; Nabe‐Nielsen, Kirsten; Pallesen, S.; Puttonen, Sampsa; Rugulies, Reiner; Tucker, Philip; Vistisen, Helene Tilma; Garde, Anne Helene

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“…59 Thus far, there have been 14 studies on the influences of sleep restriction on the metabolism of glucose. 17,46,[60][61][62][63][64][65][66][67][68][69][70][71] In a breakthrough study, researchers found that the effects of six nights of 4 h restricted sleep on glucose metabolism, measured by 'intravenous glucose tolerance testing', 17 caused a 24% decrease in insulin sensitivity and a 30% decrease in acute insulin response to glucose, indicating an insufficient β-cell response to increased insulin resistance. 17,72 There have been reports that the differences in glucose metabolism were supplemented by a difference in 'cardiac sympatho-vagal activity'.…”

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The relationship between the elevation of haemoglobin A1c level, sleep quality and sleep duration in clinically diagnosed pre-diabetic patients in a nationally representative sample

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Sanderson

Desai

et al. 2022

Diabetes and Vascular Disease Research

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Background/objectives Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is one of the most common chronic illnesses in the United Kingdom accounting for approximately 15% of deaths per year. Growing evidence suggests that sleep duration and quality contributes towards this. This study aimed to determine whether there was a significant relationship between the elevation of haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) level, sleep quality (SQ) and sleep duration (SD) in clinically diagnosed pre-diabetic patients. Subjects/methods Following referral from a relevant healthcare professional, participants ( n = 40) were registered on the National Health Service England, funded Healthier You: National Diabetes Prevention Programme and completed a Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index questionnaire to evaluate SQ and SD. Results A Spearman’s correlation showed an association between HbA1c, SQ and SD measures. A simple linear regression showed a significant large positive association (rs = 0.913, p < 0.001) and significant regression (F (1) = 39, p < 0.001) with an R2 of 0.842 between HbA1c level and SQ. Additionally, a significant large negative association (rs = 0.757, p < 0.001) and significant regression was found (F (1) = 39, p < 0.001) with an R2 of 0.570 between HbA1c and SD. Conclusions This study suggests a relationship between SQ, SD and the elevation of HbA1c which may contribute towards prevalence of T2DM and may help to increase adherence to diabetes prevention programmes.

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The relationship between the elevation of haemoglobin A1c level, sleep quality and sleep duration in clinically diagnosed pre-diabetic patients in a nationally representative sample

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Sanderson

Desai

et al. 2022

Diabetes and Vascular Disease Research

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“…Extended working hours may include long working days , long working weeks (exceeding 40 h), or compressed working weeks (long daily hours and normal weekly working hours) 2 ) . The use of extended daily working hours and extended or compressed working weeks followed by several days off has traditionally been practised in the Norwegian offshore sector 3 , 4 ) and within the aviation sector 5 ) . The use of similar work schedules has, in recent years, increased in the health care sector, construction sector, and service sector due to production benefits or the clients’ or patients’ need for continuity in care 4 ) .…”

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Fluctuations in heart rate variability of health care workers during four consecutive extended work shifts and recovery during rest and sleep

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Abstract:The aim of this study was to investigate fluctuations in heart rate variability (HRV), which reflect autonomic nervous system (ANS) function and potential psychological and physical strain, among 24 health care workers during work and sleep during four consecutive extended work shifts. Data included 24/36/12 hours of HRV measurements, two logbooks, and a questionnaire. A cross-shift/cross-week design was applied. HRV was measured during work, leisure time, and sleep. The HRV data included time-domain [mean RR, standard deviation of normal to normal R-R intervals (SDNN), and root mean square of the successive differences (RMSSD)] and frequency-domain [low frequency (LF)/high frequency (HF) ratio] parameters. HRV parameters revealed significant differences among work, leisure time, and sleep. Mean RR, RMSSD, and SDNN values were lower and the LF/HF ratio was higher on the first versus last day of the work period; however, the differences were most prominent in the morning hours. The results indicate higher levels of cardiovascular stress on the first versus fourth day of the working period, and measurements at night indicate a satisfactory recovery from the extended shifts.

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“…In the European Union, 68% of the workers reported working more than 10 hours/d at least once per month 5 . Combining extended daily working hours followed by several days off, so-called compressed working weeks, has traditionally been practised in the Norwegian offshore sector and within the aviation sector 6,7 . Also in other sectors, such as the healthcare sector, construction sector, and service sector, the use of similar work schedules has increased in recent years, due to production benefits 7…”

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“…5 Combining extended daily working hours followed by several days off, so-called compressed working weeks, has traditionally been practised in the Norwegian offshore sector and within the aviation sector. 6,7 Also in other sectors, such as the healthcare sector, construction sector, and service sector, the use of similar work schedules has increased in recent years, due to production benefits. 7 Sleep disturbances represent one potential risk factor for both MSD and headache.…”

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Extended Work Shifts Increase Subjective Pain Complaints Among Cabin Crewmembers, but Not Among Airline Pilots or Healthcare Workers

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Journal of Occupational &Amp; Environmental Medicine

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Co-ordination of research on working hours and health in the Nordic countries

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The relationship between the elevation of haemoglobin A1c level, sleep quality and sleep duration in clinically diagnosed pre-diabetic patients in a nationally representative sample

The relationship between the elevation of haemoglobin A1c level, sleep quality and sleep duration in clinically diagnosed pre-diabetic patients in a nationally representative sample

Fluctuations in heart rate variability of health care workers during four consecutive extended work shifts and recovery during rest and sleep

Extended Work Shifts Increase Subjective Pain Complaints Among Cabin Crewmembers, but Not Among Airline Pilots or Healthcare Workers

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