A hybrid effectiveness-implementation study of a multi-component lighting intervention for hospital shift workers

Elizabeth M. Harrison*, Emily A. Schmied, Alexandra P. Easterling, Abigail M. Yablonsky, Gena L. Glickman

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Abstract

Simple lighting solutions may mitigate the harmful effects of shiftwork. This hybrid effectiveness–implementation study evaluated a multi-component lighting intervention in hospital nurses that included 6500 K architectural lighting in the nurses’ station plus optional behavioral components (a lightbox, blueblocker glasses, eyemasks) with instruction about appropriately timed usage. Selective improvements from baseline were observed in on-shift performance, sleep quality, and caffeine consumption in day workers (all p < 0.05); off-shift sleepiness scores improved for night workers (p < 0.05). Further, self-reported measures of quality of life improved for both groups (p < 0.05). Preliminary implementation data from interviews and questionnaires suggest perceived benefits and high acceptability of the intervention.

Original languageEnglish
Article number9141
Pages (from-to)1-10
Number of pages10
JournalInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Volume17
Issue number23
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Dec 2020

Keywords

  • Circadian
  • Implementation
  • LAN
  • Light
  • Shiftwork
  • Sleep

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