Shift Work Research

The following studies are provided to help you better understand Circadian Rythm problems that are associated with Shift Work and the benefits of using light therapy as treatment.

Exposure to Bright Light and Darkness to Treat Physiologic Maladaptation to Night Work

The New England Journal of Medicine
Charles A. Czeisler, PhD, MD, Michael P. Johnson, AB, Jeanne F. Duffy
We conclude that maladaptation of the human circadian system to night work, with its associated decline in alertness, performance, and quality of daytime sleep, can be treated effectively with scheduled exposure to bright light at night and darkness during the day.