Assessing the Adaptability to Irregular Rest-Work Rhythms in Military Personnel
Abstract
Operational decreases in performance resulting from sleep deprivation or irregular sleep-wake patterns are well known and are becoming increasingly important in today's industrialized society. Excessive sleepiness at unusual hours is estimated to affect approximately 5% of the general population and is associated with increased morbidity. loss of work hours, reduced productivity, increased work errors and impaired social and family relationship. In addition, there is an increased mortality risk when sleepiness affects motor vehicle and train drivers, aircraft pilots, nuclear power workers, and, generally, people involved in crucial occupations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADP010472
Entities
People
- Maria Casagrande
- Michele Ferrara
- Silvio Porcu