Using night shift worker and employee health stakeholder perspectives to inform the development of Arcashift^tm, a digital precision circadian medicine intervention for shift work disorder.

ABSTRACT:

Background

More than a quarter of night shift workers (NSWs) have symptoms severe enough to meet diagnostic criteria for Shift Work Disorder (SWD). This study sought to understand the experiences of both NSWs and employee health stakeholders (EHSs) to inform the design of an effective digital precision circadian medicine intervention for NSWs experiencing SWD.

Methods

NSWs (N = 20) participated in virtual focus groups (N = 5) and were asked about their experiences with night shift work, desired components of a digital intervention for SWD, and feedback on a potential digital precision circadian medicine intervention (i.e., Arcashift™) for SWD. Eligibility criteria: fixed night schedule for 6 + months, diagnosed with SWD, and aged 18-50 years. EHSs (N = 5

SUBMITTER: Coyne P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12304005 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature