ReviewCureus2025
Effective Interventions for Reducing the Negative Effects of Night Shifts on Doctors' and Nurses' Health and Well-Being: A Systematic Review.
Review in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.
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4 citing papers in PubMed.
- Night shift work exposure shapes neurobehavioral and cardiometabolic profiles in female healthcare workers: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Night-shift work is associated with peripheral clock gene dysregulation and circadian transcriptional network remodeling in female healthcare workers.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2026Article
- Prevalence of poor sleep quality and its associated factors in nurses: a multicenter cross-sectional study.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Diabetes in the Workplace: Risks and Remedies.Indian journal of endocrinology and metabolismArticle
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Abstract
Working night shifts is a reality for many doctors and nurses, but it often comes at a cost to their sleep, alertness, and overall well-being. This systematic review looked at a wide range of strategies tested to ease these effects and support those working through the night. Across 74 studies, we explored interventions including bright light exposure, melatonin, dietary changes, scheduled naps, medications like modafinil and caffeine, and complementary approaches such as aromatherapy, exercise, and acupuncture. Bright and blue-enriched light, melatonin, modafinil, and napping stood out as consistently helpful in boosting alertness and sleep quality. Other interventions showed promise in certain settings, but were less consistent overall. These findings suggest that no single solution fits everyone, and that a personalized, flexible approach combining different strategies may work best. There's a clear need for more long-term, real-world studies to help healthcare professionals stay well while caring for others overnight.
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