Association between Shift Work and Neurocognitive Function among Firefighters in South Korea: A Prospective before–after Study

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Abstract
Background: Recent research indicates that shift work is associated with neurocognitive function. However, studies that examine the association between shift work and neurocognitive function in firefighters have not yet been performed. We examined the effect of shift work on neurocognitive function in firefighters by measuring and comparing neurocognitive function before and after night shift. Methods: 352 firefighters from eight fire stations in South Korea were included in this study. We performed neurocognitive function test using central nervous system vital signs (CNSVS) during daytime work and on the next day after night work. We performed paired t-tests to assess differences between neurocognitive function before and after night work. We also compared neurocognitive function in insomnia and depression. We used a general linear model to analyze the associations between shiftwork schedule and the changes in neurocognitive function. Results: The neurocognitive function significantly decreased in six domains (composite memory, verbal memory, visual memory, complex attention, psychomotor speed, and motor speed) as did the neurocognitive index on the next day after night work compared with during day work. These decreased domains were the same following night work regardless of the type of shift work. Conclusion: Night work in firefighters may cause neurocognitive decline.
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Authors Kyeongmin Kwak;Bong-Kyu Kim;Tae-Won Jang;Chang Sun Sim;Yeon-Soon Ahn;Kyeong-Sook Choi;Kyoung Sook Jeong;Kwak, Kyeongmin;Kim, Bong-Kyu;Jang, Tae-Won;Sim, Chang Sun;Ahn, Yeon-Soon;Choi, Kyeong-Sook;Jeong, Kyoung Sook;
Journal International journal of environmental research and public health
Year 2020
DOI
10.3390/ijerph17134647
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https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17134647
Keywords
neurocognitive function sleep deprivation shift work firefighter cnsvs

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