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. 2016 Nov 6;9(3):164–168. doi: 10.1016/j.slsci.2016.10.007

Table 1.

Diagnostic criteria of shift work disorder (A-D must be met)*.

A There is a report of insomnia and/or excessive sleepiness, accompanied by a reduction of total sleep time, which is associated with a recurring work schedule that overlaps the usual time for sleep
B The symptoms have been present and associated with the shift work schedule for at least three months.
C Sleep log and actigraphy monitoring (whenever possible and preferably with concurrent light exposure measurement) for at least 14 days (work and free days) demonstrate a disturbed sleep and wake pattern.
D The sleep and/or wake disturbance are not better explained by another current sleep disorder, medical or neurological disorder, mental disorder, medication use, poor sleep hygiene, or substance use disorder.
*

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