Workers¿ Lifestyle, Occupational Workload and Their Relation to Work Fatigue: A Short Review

• Type: Chapter or Part of a Book
• Date: 2022

Authors

Rosado, AS (Author) Other; João Santos Baptista (Author) FEUP; Guedes, J. C. (Author) FEUP

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Scopus - 1 Citation

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Authenticus ID: P-00V-NQT

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-89617-1_57

Abstract (EN): Objective: This systematic review aims to analyse physical fatigue and the main causes. Background: Fatigue results from physical and psychological overload, mainly due to daily stress and lack of time to recover energy. Method: The review was performed according to the Prisma Statement. It was accessed Scopus, Web of Science, Science Direct, Pubmed. 26 keywords were screened using Boolean operators. The first articles¿ selection was made by abstract analysis. Articles that considered interventions in healthy human beings were included. Results: Studies have concluded that a great cause of fatigue is sleep deprivation, and it was observed that shift workers have commonly felt excessive tiredness. The assumption is that shift work disrupts circadian rhythm and impairs sleep quality. Conclusion: Bad sleeping quality can increase the possibility of physical fatigue. The risk can be minimised with well-planned strategies. Application: The review article raises awareness of the importance of a healthy lifestyle and precautions in carrying out activities. © 2022, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific