Open AccessEffects of Sleep Deprivation on the Cognitive Performance of Nurses Working in Shift
Author(s) -
Krishnamoorthy Deepalakshmi,
Yaal Elango,
Arunan Murali,
Iswarya Santhanakrishanan
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2017/26029.10324
Subject(s) - sleep deprivation , shift work , montreal cognitive assessment , effects of sleep deprivation on cognitive performance , cognition , vigilance (psychology) , working memory , epworth sleepiness scale , stroop effect , audiology , medicine , sleep debt , cognitive test , circadian rhythm , psychology , cognitive impairment , psychiatry , polysomnography , apnea , neuroscience
Sleep deprivation and altered circadian rhythm affects the cognitive performance of an individual. Quality of sleep is compromised in those who are frequently involved in extended working hours and shift work which is found to be more common among nurses. Cognitive impairment leads to fatigability, decline in attention and efficiency in their workplace which puts their health and patients' health at risk.