systematic_review
    2010
    High Quality

    Caffeine for the prevention of injuries and errors in shift workers

    Ker K, Edwards PJ, Felix LM, Blackhall K, Roberts I

    Published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

    Key Findings

    Caffeine improved concept formation, reasoning, memory and attention in sleep-deprived shift workers compared with placebo.

    Conclusions

    Caffeine is an effective short-term countermeasure to shift-related sleepiness.

    Limitations

    No trials measured injury outcomes directly.

    Outcomes Measured

    Increased Energy Production

    Caffeine improved attention and cognitive performance in sleep-deprived shift workers.

    Shift Work Adaptation

    Caffeine reduced errors and improved cognitive performance in shift workers compared with placebo

    Related Health Concerns

    Excessive Sleepiness

    Study Details

    Year:2010
    Sample Size:1,106
    Quality Score:8/10

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