A Sleep Survival Guide for Shift Workers
Practical, evidence-based strategies for protecting sleep and alertness when you work nights or rotating shifts.
In preparation. This article has not been written yet. The outline below shows the sections it will cover once it has been written and medically reviewed.
How shift work disrupts sleep and alertness
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Using light exposure strategically
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Scheduling sleep around your shifts
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Strategic napping before and during shifts
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Timing caffeine without hurting your sleep
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Staying safe on the commute home
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Protecting sleep on your days off
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When ongoing problems are worth a clinical evaluation
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Sources
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By Mike Cowan, DO
Medically reviewed by Mike Cowan, DO