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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2023

Fatigue and Sleep in Airline Cabin Crew: A Scoping Review.

Candice C Y Wen, Darsh Cherian, Maya T Schenker, Amy S Jordan

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Article in International journal of environmental research and public health, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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8 citing papers in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Candice C Y WenJohn Trinder Sleep Laboratory, Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-0451-4394
Darsh CherianJohn Trinder Sleep Laboratory, Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia.
Maya T SchenkerJohn Trinder Sleep Laboratory, Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-3811-2940
Amy S JordanJohn Trinder Sleep Laboratory, Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-8561-9766

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Airline cabin crew operate in dynamic work environments that are continuously changing, from unpredictable shift work hours to travelling through multiple time zones. These likely impact cabin crews' overall health and may affect their performance on safety-related tasks. Research on this population has been limited; therefore, the aim was to summarise the relevant literature regarding fatigue, sleepiness and mental health of cabin crew. This review followed the PRISMA-ScR guidelines and conducted a systematic search utilising five databases. The initial search identified 1223 studies, and through vigorous screening processes, 27 studies were selected for this review. Over half of the selected studies focused on international or long-haul flights, and a large proportion of the sample participants were women. Findings suggested a high prevalence of fatigue and sleepiness as well as unsatisfactory sleep quality with elevated susceptibility to sleep disorders. Factors identified with health outcomes were associated with flight operations (e.g., rosters) and individual differences (e.g., age and coping strategies). Regarding mental health, cabin crews are potentially at a greater risk for depression and anxiety compared to the general public. This review draws attention to the importance of using a standardised approach, such as validated measures for fair and consistent inferences.

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SleepSleepinessFatigueFemaleHumansMaleWakefulnessairlinefatigueflight attendantmental healthsafetyshift worksleepiness

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PMCPMC9916232

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