Effects of Different Nocturnal Lighting Stimuli on Melatonin, Sleep and Cognitive Performance of Workers in Confined Spaces


Abstract

Summary:

The paper investigates the effects of different nocturnal lighting stimuli on melatonin, sleep, and cognitive performance of workers in confined spaces, suggesting that appropriate illuminance can improve visual performance and that lighting interventions have a clear impact on sleep improvement and work capacity for those working overtime.
Categories

Categories

  • Sleep and insomnia: The paper studies the effects of different lighting stimuli on sleep quality of workers in confined spaces, finding that lower lighting stimulation is preferred during night work for better sleep quality.
  • Alertness and performance: The paper explores how different lighting stimuli affect cognitive performance of workers, suggesting that appropriate illuminance can improve visual performance.
  • Shift work: The paper focuses on workers in confined spaces who work overtime or shifts, studying how different lighting stimuli affect their sleep and cognitive performance.
  • Lighting Design Considerations: The paper discusses the importance of integrative lighting in reducing the disturbance of normal physiological rhythm while meeting the visual requirements of work, suggesting that just a slight increase in the existing lighting levels is adequate.
Authors

Author(s)

T Wang, R Shao, L Hao
Publication Date

Publication Year:

2023
Citations

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