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The impact of dayshifts and sleepover nightshifts on the eating and driving behaviours of residential support workers: An exploratory workplace study

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dc.contributor.authorGupta, C.C.
dc.contributor.authorDorrian, J.
dc.contributor.authorCoates, A.M.
dc.contributor.authorZadow, A.
dc.contributor.authorDollard, M.
dc.contributor.authorBanks, S.
dc.date.issued2020
dc.description.abstractResidential support workers (RSWs) provide 24-hour care to clients and many work overnight sleepover nightshifts. Although RSWs perform safety-critical tasks and are at high-risk of work stress and exhaustion, the health and safety of RSWs has not been investigated.<h4>Objective</h4>This explorative workplace case study explored the impact of support work on the eating and driving behaviours of RSWs.<h4>Methods</h4>Thirteen RSWs who had worked a dayshift (n = 6) or a sleepover nightshift (n = 7) completed questions on the timing of food intake during their shift, motivations for eating during the shift, subjective work performance, alertness and sleepiness post-shift, and driving performance post-shift.<h4>Results</h4>RSWs reported snacking during the night on a sleepover nightshift. Time available was the biggest determinant for when RSWs ate during a day and sleepover nightshift. Ratings of subjective alertness and sleepiness after eating were not different between shift types, however participants reported an increase in work performance after eating during a dayshift. Driving events were more frequently reported post-sleepover nightshift, compared to post-dayshift.<h4>Conclusions</h4>Findings demonstrate an impact of shift type on eating and driving behaviours of RSWs and highlight the importance of further investigation of this under-researched group to identify appropriate strategies for improving health and safety.
dc.identifier.citationWork, 2020; 66(4):827-839
dc.identifier.doi10.3233/WOR-203228
dc.identifier.issn1051-9815
dc.identifier.issn1875-9270
dc.identifier.orcidCoates, A.M. [0000-0003-1031-2545]
dc.identifier.orcidZadow, A. [0000-0002-2440-8962]
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11541.2/145291
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherIOS Press
dc.rightsCopyright 2020 IOS Press and the authors Access Condition Notes: Accepted manuscript is available Open Access
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.3233/WOR-203228
dc.subjectHumans
dc.subjectAttention
dc.subjectSleep
dc.subjectWork Schedule Tolerance
dc.subjectWorkplace
dc.titleThe impact of dayshifts and sleepover nightshifts on the eating and driving behaviours of residential support workers: An exploratory workplace study
dc.typeJournal article
pubs.publication-statusPublished
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