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Sleep, Performance Sleep, Performance & the Workplace
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OverviewWhy Sleep is ImportantThe Consequences of Fatigue in the WorkplaceThe Consequences of Fatigue in the WorkplaceShift Work Perils and CountermeasuresCommon Sleep Disorders and ProblemsNSF H lth Sl Ti Ed ti l M t i lNSF Healthy Sleep Tips, Educational Materials and National Campaigns & Programs
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Why Care About Sleep?
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Sleep is Vitally Important...
For all human functioningCognitive & physical performanceRestorative properties of REM sleepLearning & memory consolidationMood enhancementMood enhancementProtects the immune systemNew evidence shows a relationship to weight p ggain and aging
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Institute of Medicine ReportInstitute of Medicine Report“An Unmet Public Health Problem”
“The cumulative effects of sleep loss and sleep disorders represent an under-recognized public health problem and have been associated with a pwide range of health consequences including an increased risk of hypertension, diabetes, obesity, depression, heart attack, and stroke. Almost 20 percent of all serious car crash injuries in thepercent of all serious car crash injuries in the general population are associated with driver sleepiness. Hundreds of billions of dollars a year are spent on direct medical costs related to y psleep disorders such as doctor visits, hospital services, prescriptions, and over-the-counter medications.”
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Higher Medical Costs
Undiagnosed or untreated sleep disorders sufferers utilize the healthcare system moresufferers utilize the healthcare system more frequentlyUntreated sleep apnea may cause $3.4 billion in p p y $additional medical costs People with insomnia use more health care presources than those without insomnia
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Sleep is Regulated by two p g yBody Systems
Sleep/Wake Restorative ProcessProcessBalances Sleep & WakefulnessCircadian Biological ClockRegulates Timing of Sleep & WakefulnessWakefulness
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Sleep Needs Vary Over th Lif C lthe Life Cycle
Newborns/ 0 - 2 months 10 5-18 hoursNewborns/Infants
0 - 2 months2 - 12 months
10.5-18 hours14-15 hours
T ddl /12 - 18 months 13-15 hours
Toddlers/Children
18 months - 3 yrs.3 - 5 yrs.5 - 12 yrs.
12-14 hours11-13 hours10-11 hours
Adolescents On Average 9.25 hours
Adults/Older On Average 7-9 hoursPersons
On Average 7 9 hours
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Sleep Patterns & Characteristics Ch O th Lif C lChange Over the Life Cycle
Newborns/Infants
More active in sleep; 50% REM; several periods of sleep; need naps
Toddlers Sleep begins to resemble adult patternsToddlers Sleep begins to resemble adult patterns
Children Experience more deep sleep
Adolescents Shift to later sleep-wake cycle; experience daytime Adolescents sleepiness
Adults Need regular sleep schedule to obtain sufficient, quality sleep
Older Adults More likely to have medical problems; sleep disrupters & disorders; sleep less efficiently
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Your Sleep Need
The average amount of sleep youmust obtain on a daily basis to
maintain alertness & avoid building up a sleep debt.
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Sleep DebtSleep Debt
• Each hour of lost sleep is added to your sleep debt.
• Your sleep debt can only be reduced by getting extra sleep. However, you may not be able to reverse the y ylong-term effects of sleep deprivation.
• The larger your sleep debt, the more likely you will experience microsleeps.
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Chronically Sleep Deprived...
The average American sleeps less than 7 hours37% of adults say they are so tired during the day it interferes with daily activities75% f d lt i t l t t75% of adults experience at least one symptom of a sleep disorder a few nights a week or more55% of adults nap at least once during the % p gweek
Source: NSF Sleep in America Polls
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Why We Aren’t Sleeping...
Volitional sleep deprivation (work, lifestyle)Poor sleep habitsCircadian factors (shift work)Environmental disruptionsUntreated sleep problems/disordersp pWe don’t take sleep seriously!!!
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Medical Illness Linked to Sleep L d Sl Di dLoss and Sleep Disorders
Sleep LossSleep LossIncreased age-specific mortalityDepressive symptoms, anxiety andDepressive symptoms, anxiety and alcohol use
Obstructive Sleep Apneap pHypertensionStroke & cardiovascular diseaseImpaired glucose toleranceObesity
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Fatigue in the Workplace
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The Effects of SleepinessThe Effects of Sleepiness & Fatigue
Impaired reaction time, judgment & visionProblems with information processing & short-p gterm memoryDecreased performance, vigilance & motivationIncreased moodiness & aggressive behaviorsIncreased “microsleeps” – brief (2/3 seconds) sleep episodess eep ep sodes
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Effects of Sleepiness on Work
When sleepy, people report having difficulty with:
Concentration-68%Handling stress-65%
Relating to others-38%Solving problems-57%
Listening-57% Decision making-56%
Source: NSF 2000 Sleep In America Poll
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Work Problems Due toWork Problems Due to Sleepiness
Late to work—14%Stay home from work 4%Stay home from work—4%Fall asleep at work—7%M k 19%Make errors—19%Get injured—2%
Source: NSF 2000 Sleep In America Poll
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Sleep-Related Fatigue CostsSleep Related Fatigue Costs
Sleep-related fatigue costs for USSleep related fatigue costs for US businesses have been estimated at $150 billion a year for:$150 billion a year for:AbsenteeismW k l id tWorkplace accidentsLost Productivity
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Sleep Loss and Work Related Injuries
Highly fatigued workers are 70% more likely to be involved in accidents.W k ith h i i i h hi hWorkers with chronic insomnia have higher rates of accidents.Those who report disturbed sleep areThose who report disturbed sleep are nearly twice as likely to die in a work –related accidentrelated accident.
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C t t h D t F tiCatastrophes Due to Fatigue
Union Carbide chemical plant in BhopalChernobylChernobyl Three Mile IslandExxon-Valdez
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The Consequences of qSleep Deprivation on the
Hi hHighway
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F ti Al h lFatigue vs. Alcohol17 hours sustained wakefulness produces17 hours sustained wakefulness produces performance impairment = 0.05% BAC24 hours = 0.10% BAC (Dawson & Reid, 1997; Williamson24 hours 0.10% BAC (Dawson & Reid, 1997; Williamson & Feyer, 2000).
People with mild to moderate untreated sleep apnea performed worse than those with aapnea performed worse than those with a 0.06% BAC (Powell, 1999)
On 4 hours sleep, 1 beer can have the impactOn 4 hours sleep, 1 beer can have the impact of a six-pack (Roehrs et al., 1994)
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Alertness StrategiesRecognize signs of fatigueBe aware of circadian factors (post-lunch dip)A id b ildi l d btAvoid building a sleep debtBe aware of sedating medications – use alternatives if availableavailableTake “Power Naps” (20 minutes in late morning/early afternoon)
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When “9:00 to 5:00”When 9:00 to 5:00 Isn’t an Optionp
Sleep Strategies for Shift WorkersSleep Strategies for Shift Workers
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The Perils of Shift Work
Depression Digestive &DepressionStress & anxietyDivorce
Digestive & gastrointestinal problemsC di lDivorce
Increased smokingMore errors &
Cardiovascular diseaseHigher cholesterolo e e o s &
accidentsg
Possible Carcinogen*
*World Health Organization (WHO) Report 2007.
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Annual Economic Impact of Sleep Problems Due to Late Shifts
Reduced Manufacturing productivity – 50BIncreased motor vehicle accidents – 5.7BIncreased industrial accidents = 4BIncreased accidents, injuries, and deaths at work – 2.5BI i th di l d hi t i ill 2BIncrease in other medical and psychiatric illnesses – 2BPersonnel turnover and retraining – 1B
Total economic impact in billions – 65.2
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A Closer Look at NursesA Closer Look at Nurses
74% of nurses work 12 hour shifts74% of nurses work 12 hour shiftsOn average, over 15% of nurses fall asleep on the job in a thirty day period.j y y pNurses working 12 hour shifts report 3.3 more errors per shift than nurses working 8 p ghour shiftsNurses working 12hr shifts have higher absenteeism rates than nurses working 8 hour shifts
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Shift Work:Promoting Alertness at Work
Take short breaks Schedule demanding Use the buddy system
gtasks when you are most alertShare ideas with others
Exercise on breaksUse caffeine as a tool not as a crutch
Share ideas with others in the same positionEat healthy
not as a crutch
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Shift Work:Promoting Sleep at Home
LIGHTDarken the bedroom &
SOUNDWear ear plugs or whiteDarken the bedroom &
bathroomInstall light blocking &
d b bi i
Wear ear plugs or white noise machineInstall carpeting & drapes to absorb soundsound absorbing curtains
or shades Wear eye shades
absorb sound Unplug the telephone & publicize your work schedule to family & friendsy
Wear dark sunglasses on the drive home
schedule to family & friends
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Recognizing Sleep Problems & DisordersProblems & Disorders
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Sleep Problems/Disorders CanSleep Problems/Disorders Can be Serious
Symptoms & experiences of l bl h ld bsleep problems should be
discussed with a doctorS i l tlSnoring, sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome & narcolepsy are all treatableall treatable
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Common Sleep Problems
Chronic or short-term insomnia (more than 50% of all U.S. adults)
Snoring (90 million Americans snore, 37 million habitually)
Sleep Apnea (18 million Americans)
2 7 i d d i i i k2-7x increased driving riskRestless Legs Syndrome (12 million Americans)
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Medical Illness and SleepPeople who sleep well may still be troubled by excessive daytime sleepiness resulting from underlying medical illnessesA sleep disturbance may be a symptom of underlying medical illness itself or may be an adverse effect of therapyan adverse effect of therapyThe stress associated with chronic illness can also cause daytime alertness or sleep problemsproblems
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National Sleep FoundationH lth Sl Ti !Healthy Sleep Tips!
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Tips to Promote SleepMaintain a regular bed & wake time schedule including weekendsE t bli h l l i b dti tiEstablish a regular, relaxing bedtime routine Create a dark, quiet, comfortable & cool sleep environmentsleep environment Sleep on a comfortable mattress & pillow Use your bedroom only for sleep & sex, not work or other stressful activities
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Tips to Promote Sleep (cont.)
Finish eating at least 2-3 hours before your regular bedtime. Exercise regularly. It is best to complete your workout at least a few hours before bedtime. Avoid caffeine, nicotine & alcohol close to bedtime. They can disrupt sleep later in the night. Avoid napping if it will disrupt your sleep later thatAvoid napping if it will disrupt your sleep later that night.
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A Word About Napping
When is a nap helpful?What time of day is best?What time of day is best?How long should a nap last?What are the real benefits?What are the real benefits?
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NSF Educational MaterialsNSF Educational Materials
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NSF Campaigns and Programsp g g
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SummarySl i b i bi l i l d h iSleep is a basic biological need that is essential to our health, performance, safety & quality of life.Sl d i ti h i tiSleep deprivation has serious negative consequences, especially for shift workersSigns & symptoms of sleep difficulties need to be identified & disc ssed ith a doctorto be identified & discussed with a doctor.Establishing healthy sleep practices prevents sleep problems & promotes optimal sleepoptimal sleep.
For more information visit www sleepfoundation orgFor more information visit www.sleepfoundation.org