The Influence of Emergency Call Volume on Occupational Workload and Sleep Quality in Urban Firefighters.
J Occup Environ Med
; 66(7): 580-589, 2024 Jul 01.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The aim of the study is to determine the impact of emergency call volume on exertion, autonomic activity, and sleep among urban structural firefighters.METHODS:
Thirty-four firefighters wore a wrist-based monitor to track sleep and autonomic parameters and rated their level of perceived exertion (Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion) and subjective sleepiness after a 24-hour shift. Predictive variables included total run time and total run time after 1159 PM.RESULTS:
Total run time and sleep duration accounted for Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion and subjective sleepiness, while total run time and total run time after 1159 PM accounted for sleep durations on-duty.CONCLUSIONS:
The current results suggest that emergency call volume is associated with indicators of exertion and sleep. As such, call volume tracking is an important consideration for departments to ensure personnel readiness and wellness and provide a method of tracking the occupational demands experienced by firefighters on-duty.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Carga de Trabajo
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Bomberos
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Esfuerzo Físico
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Calidad del Sueño
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J Occup Environ Med
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J. occup. environ. med
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Journal of occupational and environmental medicine
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA OCUPACIONAL
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SAUDE AMBIENTAL
Año:
2024
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Article