Table 3

Self-assessment of sleep quality by work-shift and conditions

FactorsElementsConditionsLast day shift before a night shiftNight shiftFirst day shift after a night shift
On waking
(mean±SD)
On waking
(mean±SD)
After a nap
(mean±SD)
On waking
(mean±SD)
ISleepiness on wakingDark conditions38.09±12.8440.93±8.7532.82±9.4438.67±10.40
Well-lit conditions42.48±11.9241.83±13.1037.47±14.0640.38±12.43
Sleep induction and maintenanceDark conditions46.33±7.84*46.11±7.4137.95±9.4546.55±9.86
Well-lit conditions52.13±9.94*46.56±10.8531.15±11.6248.50±12.78
DreamingDark conditions43.78±13.1246.85±10.5751.74±10.8148.04±12.60
Well-lit conditions51.19±9.7451.22±13.2054.66±8.9452.97±8.90
Recovery from fatigueDark conditions41.37±11.7842.11±10.4131.17±8.9342.01±8.04
Well-lit conditions45.08±11.4844.30±12.5733.90±9.2745.92±12.74
Sleep durationDark conditions41.92±7.9947.82±9.8328.45±7.5443.15±8.63
Well-lit conditions40.04±13.3342.64±11.1230.28±8.7941.88±9.54
  • *Difference between dark conditions and well-lit conditions p<0.1.