Shift work circadian rhythm disorder. -
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: In case group bright light is emitted to shift work nurses. Intervention 2: In control group the light is not emitted.
In case group bright light is emitted to shift work nurses
In control group the light is not emitted.
Sponsors
Vice chancellor for research of University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
20 Years to 40 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Nurses who have fixed night shift work; Female nurses who are willing to cooperate; The age of participants should be in the range of 20 - 40 years; The work experience of participants should be between 1 - 10 years Exclusion criteria: Non- cooperation; Nurses who can not participate a session; Nurses who have the history of psychiatric diseases; Nurses who use hypnotic drugs; Nurses who have sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnoea
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Body temperature. Timepoint: every hour during next 24 hours. Method of measurement: by Thermometer (Degrees Celsius).;Salivary melatonin. Timepoint: at 4:00 am and 4:00 pm coming day after intervention. Method of measurement: Salivary melatonin kit (picogram/milliliter). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Sleepiness. Timepoint: every hour during next 24 hours after intervention. Method of measurement: Karolinska Sleepiness Scale.;Fatigue. Timepoint: every hour during next 24 hours after intervention. Method of measurement: Visual Analog Scale (VAS). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMaryam Maghsoudipour
University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences
Outcome results
None listed