Achieving restful sleep during shift work rotations is an ongoing challenge for many medical practitioners, but a new program aims to change that, writes Kristy Ross, Clinical Psychologist.
Australia is a nation of poor sleepers, with 66% of adults reporting at least one sleep-related problem.
But the risks aren’t evenly distributed: shift workers are more likely to report poor sleep outcomes, while shift work itself can disrupt normal circadian rhythms, increase the risk of mental health disorders like anxiety and depression, and impact cognitive function.
For doctors and other health professionals who work shifts, the...
Australia is a nation of poor sleepers, with 66% of adults reporting at least one sleep-related problem.
But the risks aren’t evenly distributed: shift workers are more likely to report poor sleep outcomes, while shift work itself can disrupt normal circadian rhythms, increase the risk of mental health disorders like anxiety and depression, and impact cognitive function.
For doctors and other health professionals who work shifts, the...
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