The implications of sleep loss for circadian performance accuracy

Harvey Babkoff, Mario Mikulincer, Tamir Caspy, Ralph L. Carasso, Helen Sing

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Abstract

The effect of sleep loss on circadian performance rhythms is discussed. Data are presented which indicate that the maxima and minima of the circadian component of performance curves are delayed by 2 to 4 h as a result of sleep deprivation. The consequences of such a change are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3-14
Number of pages12
JournalWork and Stress
Volume3
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1989

Keywords

  • Circadian rhythms
  • Cognitive performance
  • Psychomotor performance
  • Shift work
  • Sleep loss

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