Improving the Management of Shift Work Disorder
Practical Diagnostic and Tailored Treatment Strategies
Validation of a questionnaire to screen for shift work disorder
Barger LK, et al. Sleep. 2012;35(12):1693-1703.
Armodafinil for treatment of excessive sleepiness associated with shift work disorder: a randomized controlled study
Czeisler CA, et al. Mayo Clin Proc. 2009;84(11):958-972.
Stability, precision, and near-24-hour period of the human circadian pacemaker
Czeisler CA, et al. Science. 1999;284(5423):2177-2181.
The impact of shift duration on the efficacy and tolerability of armodafinil in patients with excessive sleepiness associated with shift work disorder
Harsh J, et al. Curr Med Res Opin. 2014 Feb 4;[Epub ahead of print].
Practice parameters for the clinical evaluation and treatment of circadian rhythm sleep disorders. An American Academy of Sleep Medicine report
Morgenthaler TI, et al. Sleep. 2007;30(11):1445-1459.
The impact of the circadian timing system on cardiovascular and metabolic function
Morris CJ, et al. Prog Brain Res. 2012;199:337-358.
Is shift work making your patient sick? Emerging theories and therapies for treating shift work disorder
Rosenberg R, Doghramji PP. Postgrad Med. 2011;123(5):106-115.
Excessive sleepiness: under-recognized and essential marker for sleep/wake disorder management
Roth T, et al. Curr Med Res Opin. 2010;26 (suppl 2):S3-S24.
Shift work disorder: overview and diagnosis
Roth T. J Clin Psychiatry. 2012;73(3):e09.
The impact of sleep timing and bright light exposure on attentional impairment during night work
Santhi N, et al. J Biol Rhythms. 2008;23(4):341-352.
Tools
Epworth Sleepiness Scale
The Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) is a self-administered questionnaire that quantifies an individual’s general level of sleepiness. The total ESS score can range between 0 and 24. A score >12 indicates a significant amount of sleepiness.
Johns MW. Sleep. 1991; 14(6):540-545.
National Sleep Foundation Sleep Diary
The National Sleep Foundation’s sleep diary can help individuals and clinicians track and evaluate sleep habits and trends.
http://sleepfoundation.org/content/nsf-official-sleep-diary
Insomnia Severity Index
The Insomnia Severity Index is a validated instrument used to assess insomnia and response to treatment. A score of 8 to 14 indicates subthreshold insomnia while a score of >15 indicates clinical insomnia.
Morin CM, et al. Sleep. 2011; 34(5):601-608.
Guidelines
International Classification of Sleep Disorders Diagnostic and Coding Manual, Second Edition (ICSD-2)
American Academy of Sleep Medicine. 2005; Westchester, IL.
Practice parameters for the clinical evaluation and treatment of circadian rhythm sleep disorders. An American Academy of Sleep Medicine report
Morgenthaler TI, et al. Sleep. 2007;30(11):1445-1459.
