Centro de Documentacion de Fundación MAPFRE - The Night float paradigm to decrease sleep deprivation : good solution or a new problem?

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The Night float paradigm to decrease sleep deprivation : good solution or a new problem? / Anita Cavallo, M. Douglas Ris, Paul Succop

In the late 1980s physician residency training programs developed the night float rotation, characterized by a sequence of 5-15 days of night work without any daytime duties, thereby involving an abrupt reversal of the wake-sleep schedule. We examine the effects of the night float rotation on sleep, mood and performance of pediatric residents

En: Ergonomics. - London and Washington. - Vol. 46, nº 7, June 2003 ; p. 653-663

1. Sueño . 2. Trabajo nocturno . 3. Trabajo por turnos . 4. Fatiga . 5. Personal sanitario . 6. Error humano . I. Douglas Ris, M. . II. Succop, Paul . III. Título. IV. Título: Ergonomics.