Circadian rhythm of wrist temperature and night shift-work

• Published in: Biological rhythm research Vol. 44; no. 5; pp. 737 - 744
• Main Authors: Ferreira, Luciane Ruiz Carmona, Miguel, Mario André Leocadio, De Martino, Milva Maria Figueiredo, Menna-Barreto, Luiz
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Taylor & Francis 01.10.2013
• Subjects: circadian rhythm; health; nursing education; questionnaires; rhythm; shift-work; sleep; technicians; temperature

The stability of the circadian rhythms, especially regarding their amplitude and phase relationship, is a major factor for health. Shift-work and working night shifts are known to be associated with a variety of health problems caused, at least partially, by the disturbance of biological rhythms. Se...