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Variation in sleepiness during early morning shifts: A mixed model approach to an experimental field study of train drivers

Last updated on 14 August 2014 5:00

This study aimed to experimentally evaluate the effect of early morning shifts on sleep and sleepiness of train drivers during normal working conditions. Sleepiness and fatigue are major risk factors for accidents in the transport sector. A total of 17 experienced train drivers were studied during 4.5h...

Author(s): Ingre M;Kecklund G;Akerstedt T;Kecklund L

Organisation(s): National Institute for Psychosocial Medicine (IPM) ;

2004

Sweden

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