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. 2016 Aug 2;7(1):16. doi: 10.1186/s13167-016-0064-4

Table 3.

Recommendations for measures against insomnia among shift workers

Authors Citation Title Type of paper Recommendations Sample size Sample occupation Population background
Wright, Bogan and Wyatt [9] Shift work and the assessment and management of shift work disorder Review Approaches to promote sleep, wakefulness, and adaptation of the circadian clock to the imposed work schedule.
Zee and Goldstein [73] Treatment of shift work disorder and jet lag Review Temporary bright light exposure during the shift, avoidance of bright light toward the latter portion of the work period, adequate opportunity for sleep
Bajraktarov, Novotni, Manusheva, Nikovska, Miceva-Velickovska, Zdraveska, et al. [46] Main effects of sleep disorders related to shift work-opportunities for preventive programs Review Physical fitness, sleep hygiene, timed exposure to light
Eastman, Boulos, Terman, Campbell, Dijk, Lewy [74] Light treatment for sleep disorders: consensus report. VI. Shift work Review Timed exposure to light