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Polysomnographic Sleep and Circadian Temperature Rhythms as a Function of Prior Shift Work Exposure in Retired Seniors

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: = 0.06) in an increased spread of phase angles (difference between habitual bedtime and time of temperature trough). In conclusion, it appears likely that shift work may be related to a scarring of sleep and circadian rhythms. This may be associated with a change in the relationship between habitual sleep timing and the phase of the circadian pacemaker.

Source: Healthy Aging & Clinical Care in the Elderly

DOI: 10.4137/hacce.s11528

Authors: Timothy H Monk, Daniel J Buysse, Bart D Billy, Mary E Fletcher, Kathy S Kennedy

Institutions: University of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue

Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institute on Aging, National Center for Research Resources, National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences