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October 10, 2025Sleep ScienceOpen Access

A Systematic Review of Permanent Night Work vs. Rotating Shift Work with Night Work: Relationships with Mental Health

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KOKaryn O’KeeffeDMDiane MullerTST. Leigh Signal

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Overview

Systematic review studies mental health outcomes in permanent night workers and rotating shift workers, suggesting significant implications.

Key Points

  • Permanent night work significantly affects mental health compared to rotating shift work, leading to adverse changes.
  • The review shows that approximately 20-25% of the global workforce engages in various forms of shift work.
  • This systematic review investigates the health impact of permanent night work versus rotating shift work on a diverse workforce.
  • Current health and safety regulations prioritize assessments for night work, indicating the critical need for targeted strategies.

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O’Keeffe et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e861857ef2f04ca37e3906https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0045-1812729
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