ArticleJournal of biomedical physics & engineering2026
Occupational Exposure to Blue Light Emitted from Neonatal Phototherapy Devices Alters the Sleep Quality of NICU Nurses.
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- Long-term night shift work and cardiometabolic health in healthcare workers: a review of mechanisms and precision intervention strategies.Frontiers in public health · 2026Pooled it
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Abstract
Exposure to blue light, primarily from light-emitting devices like LEDs, has raised concerns regarding its potential health effects. Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurses, frequently exposed to both digital screens and blue light from phototherapy devices, face particular risks. This study aimed to investigate the influence of blue light exposure from neonatal phototherapy devices on the sleep quality of NICU nurses, presenting the first examination of this issue. NICU nurses and matched controls were studied, comparing their sleep quality using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). General health and reaction time were also assessed using standard questionnaires and benchmark software, respectively. The light intensities of active phototherapy devices were recorded. Statistical analysis included an independent t-test, with a
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