Browsing HVL Open by Author "Waage, Siri"
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The association between shift work and immunological biomarkers in nurses
Bjorvatn, Bjørn; Axelsson, John; Pallesen, Ståle; Waage, Siri; Vedaa, Øystein; Blytt, Kjersti Marie; Buchvold, Hogne Vikanes; Moen, Bente Elisabeth; Thun, Eirunn (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Objectives: Shift work is associated with several negative health effects. The underlying pathophysiological mechanisms are unclear, but low-grade inflammation has been suggested to play a role. This project aimed to ... -
The association between shift work disorder and turnover intention among nurses
Blytt, Kjersti Marie; Bjorvatn, Bjørn; Moen, Bente Elisabeth; Pallesen, Ståle; Harris, Anette Kristoffersen; Waage, Siri (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background Shift work disorder (SWD) is highly prevalent among shift-working nurses and has multiple negative health-related effects. There is a dearth of insight into career-related decisions made by nurses suffering ... -
Changes in work schedule affect the prevalence of shift work disorder among Norwegian nurses–a two year follow-up study
Waage, Siri; Pallesen, Ståle; Moen, Bente Elisabeth; Vedaa, Øystein; Thun, Eirunn; Buchvold, Hogne Vikanes; Blytt, Kjersti Marie; Harris, Anette Kristoffersen; Bjorvatn, Bjørn (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)This study aimed to explore how changes in the work schedule would affect the prevalence of Shift Work Disorder (SWD) over time. Two-year follow-up data from 1076 nurses participating in the longitudinal SUrvey of Shift ... -
The effects of bright light treatment on subjective and objective sleepiness during three consecutive night shifts among hospital nurses-a counter-balanced placebo-controlled crossover study.
Bjorvatn, Bjørn; Pallesen, Ståle; Waage, Siri; Thun, Eirunn; Blytt, Kjersti Marie (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Objectives The objective was to investigate effects of timed bright light treatment on subjective and objective measures of sleepiness during three consecutive night shifts among hospital nurses. Methods Thirty-five ... -
Sleep patterns among Norwegian nurses between the first and second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic
Waage, Siri; Pallesen, Ståle; Vedaa, Øystein; Buchvold, Hogne Vikanes; Blytt, Kjersti Marie; Harris, Anette; Bjorvatn, Bjørn (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background Nurses are in the frontline and play an important role in the battle against the COrona VIrus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Sleep problems among health care workers are likely to increase due to the pandemic. ... -
Sleepiness among personnel in the Norwegian Air Ambulance Service
Flaa, Tine Almenning; Harris, Anette; Bjorvatn, Bjørn; Gundersen, Hilde; Zakariassen, Erik; Pallesen, Ståle; Waage, Siri (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Purpose To examine the effects of shift work and extended working hours on sleepiness among pilots and Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) crew members in the Norwegian Air Ambulance. Methods This field study ... -
Stability and Change of the Personality Traits Languidity and Flexibility in a Sample of Nurses: A 7–8 Years Follow-Up Study
Pallesen, Ståle; Thun, Eirunn; Waage, Siri; Vedaa, Øystein; Harris, Anette Kristoffersen; Blytt, Kjersti Marie; Kaur, Puneet; Bjorvatn, Bjørn (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)The traits languidity (tendency to become tired/sleepy upon losing sleep) and flexibility (ability to sleep and work at odd times) have been implicated in shift work tolerance. However, there is a dearth of knowledge about ...