Poster Session
Issue Date: August 2019
Published Online: August 01, 2019
Updated: April 30, 2020
Systematic Literature Review of Insufficient Sleep and Fitness To Drive in Shift Workers
Melissa Knott, MSc(OT), OT Reg (Ont), CCLCP; Sherrilene Classen, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, FGSA; Sarah Krasniuk, MSc; Marisa Tippett, MLIS; Liliana Alvarez, PhD
Author Affiliations & Notes
  • Western University, London, ON, Canada
  • University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
  • Western University, London, ON, Canada
  • Western University, London, ON, Canada
  • Western University, London, ON, Canada
Article Information
Community Mobility and Driving / Evidence-Based Practice / Basic Research
Poster Session   |   August 01, 2019
Systematic Literature Review of Insufficient Sleep and Fitness To Drive in Shift Workers
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, August 2019, Vol. 73, 7311505183. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2019.73S1-PO7023
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, August 2019, Vol. 73, 7311505183. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2019.73S1-PO7023
Abstract

Date Presented 04/06/19

Shift workers commonly experience insufficient sleep due to working varied shifts. As such, they may experience sleepiness while driving, increasing their risk for crash-related injuries and fatalities. Yet, determinants for fitness to drive in shift workers with insufficient sleep have not been synthesized. This systematic literature review synthesizes and critically appraises peer-reviewed literature on fitness to drive and driving performance in shift workers with insufficient sleep.

Primary Author and Speaker: Melissa Knott

Contributing Authors: Sherrilene Classen, Sarah Krasniuk, Marisa Tippett, Liliana Alvarez