Open AccessDepression in the context of shift work schedule: a systematic review
Author(s) -
Antônio Thomaz de Oliveira,
Ana Indygriani Rodrigues,
Dayla Cristine Dutra Carvalho,
Leonardo Fontineles de Lima,
Valécia Natália Carvalho da Silva,
Hoanna Izabely Rêgo Castro,
Thayaná Ribeiro Silva Fernandes,
Jacks Renan Neves Fernandes,
Valeria de Castro,
Francisco Magalhães
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
research, society and development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2525-3409
DOI - 10.33448/rsd-v11i5.28470
Subject(s) - context (archaeology) , depression (economics) , shift work , schedule , circadian rhythm , psychology , promotion (chess) , mood , mental health , medicine , psychiatry , political science , management , politics , paleontology , biology , law , economics , macroeconomics
The circadian rhythm deregulation can result in an alteration in the sleep-wake cycle, causing sleep disturbances and promoting mental and mood disorders development. Conditions that can disrupt this rhythm, such as shift work schedule (SWS) can unbalance neural functioning and favors those professional classes may have a greater tendency to develop depression. In this context, this study aims to carry out a systematic review to understand the relationship between SWS and the risk of depression, so 1,001 articles were selected for eligibility analysis for the study. After an evaluation sequence starting from the title, abstract and complete work, 31 works that responded to the proposed theme were included. Depression was found to be higher in JTT workers such as nurses, company employees, physicians, residents, and firefighters compared to other professionals. The main explanations involve decreased melatonin production, stressful conditions linked to professional activity and lifestyle habits. Thus, it is important to delineate new therapeutic forms, control, prevention, and health promotion for these workers, since the SWS is strongly associated with depression.