A systematic review and meta-analysis on light therapy for sleep disorders in shift workers.

ABSTRACT: Sleep disorders constitute a significant disruption for shift workers. Beyond medical interventions, phototherapy is recognized as an effective approach to significantly alleviate sleep disorders, particularly among individuals engaged in shift work. However, the effective dose and efficacy evaluation of phototherapy have not yet been determined. This study conducted a systematic review across five databases from January 1, 1990, to December 31, 2023. A total of 11 articles were selected for meta-analysis using a random-effects model. The results showed that light therapy significantly improved the total sleep time (TST) (MD = 32.54, p < 0.00001) and sleep efficiency (SE) (MD = 2.91, p = 0.007) of shift workers compared to the control group. Subgroup analysis and regression analysis implie

SUBMITTER: Zhao C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11696139 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature