Improving sleep health for shift workers
Developing a sleep health intervention for shift workers
This study is testing a new online program called SWISH that helps shift workers improve their sleep and feel better, using personalized tips and tools to tackle common sleep problems like insomnia and fatigue.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oregon State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Corvallis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10883590 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a personalized telehealth intervention aimed at enhancing sleep health among shift workers, who often face unique challenges due to their irregular work hours. The intervention, known as the Shift Worker Intervention for Sleep Health (SWISH), will combine various effective strategies to address issues like insomnia, fatigue, and cognitive function. By utilizing media-augmented tools, the program seeks to provide tailored support to help shift workers achieve better sleep and overall health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who work in shift-based jobs, such as healthcare, transportation, or food service industries.
Not a fit: Patients who do not work shifts or have consistent daytime work schedules may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the sleep quality and health outcomes of shift workers, reducing their risk of various health issues.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results with telehealth interventions aimed at improving sleep health, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Corvallis, United States
- Oregon State University — Corvallis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dietch, Jessica R — Oregon State University
- Study coordinator: Dietch, Jessica R
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.