Publications by authors named "Paul D Patterson"
We sought to characterize momentary changes in fatigue, sleepiness, and difficulty with concentration during short and long duration shifts worked by emergency medical services (EMS) and fire personnel across the United States. In addition, we tested for differences in pre-shift and on-shift sleep stratified by shift duration. We examined real-time mobile-phone text message queries during scheduled shifts from the EMS Sleep Health Study, a nationwide, cluster-randomized trial (ClinicalTrials.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAcute Effect of Night Shift Work on Endothelial Function with and without Naps: A Scoping Review.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
September 2023
We examined the breadth and depth of the current evidence investigating napping/sleeping during night shift work and its impact on non-invasive measures of endothelial function. We used a scoping review study design and searched five databases: Ovid Medline, EMBASE, Ovid APA PsycInfo, Web of Science Core Collection, and EBSCO CINAHL. We limited our search to English language and publications from January 1980 to September 2022.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- EMS workers often face mental and physical fatigue due to long shifts and overtime, leading to safety risks.
- Text message interventions may effectively assess sleep and fatigue while providing tailored advice for improving alertness during shifts.
- This pilot study will evaluate the effectiveness of a text messaging program in reducing fatigue and enhancing alertness behaviors among emergency medical services shift workers.
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- The study investigates obesity and physical inactivity specifically in rural populations of the U.S., revealing higher obesity rates in rural adults (20.4%) compared to urban counterparts (17.8%).
- Factors linked to obesity in rural areas include being male, older age, lower education levels, and poor health conditions.
- The findings highlight a significant proportion of rural adults are physically inactive (62.8%), emphasizing the need for targeted interventions to address these public health concerns.