The transition from sleep to wake is marked by sleep inertia, a distinct state that is
measurably different from wakefulness and manifests as performance impairments and …

Aims The purposes of this article are (a) to review briefly the current literature on shift nurses'
sleep patterns, sleep quality, and the existing interventions implemented in nursing settings; …

Sleep inertia, or the grogginess felt upon awakening, is associated with significant cognitive
performance decrements that dissipate as time awake increases. This impairment in …

Naps (brief sleeps) are a global and highly prevalent phenomenon, thus warranting
consideration for their effects on cognitive functioning. Naps can reduce sleepiness and …

Night-shift workers are prone to sleep deprivation, misalignment of circadian rhythms, and
subsequent sleepiness and sleep-related performance deficits. The purpose of this narrative …

Rotating shifts (mostly 8-or 12-h) are common among nurses to ensure continuity of care.
This scheduling system encompasses several adverse health and performance …

Although the physiological and psychological mechanisms involved in the development of
sleep disorders remain similar throughout history, factors that potentiate these mechanisms …

Abstract Study Objectives: To assess sleep inertia following 10-min and 30-min naps during
a simulated night shift. Methods: Thirty-one healthy adults (aged 21–35 y; 18 females) …

Objectives Nap** is a widely used countermeasure to sleepiness and impaired
performance caused by sleep loss and circadian pressure. Sleep inertia, the period of …

Sleep inertia is the period of impaired performance and grogginess experienced after
waking. This period of impairment is of concern to workers who are on-call, or nap during …