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Sleep and Performance in Surgeons
Sponsor: I.R.C.C.S Ospedale Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio
Summary
The primary aim of this study is to assess the changes in strength expression resulting from the performance of a surgical operation among orthopedic surgeons at the IRCCS Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio Hospital. To achieve this goal, the assessment of strength expression will be conducted using handgrip measurements before (pre) and after (post) the surgical operation. Additionally, both pre- and post-surgery, there will also be evaluations of changes in actigraphic sleep parameters, salivary cortisol levels, cognitive performance, and subjective perception levels of effort and drowsiness. Te second aim is to assess differences in strength expression, cognitive performance, salivary cortisol levels, perceived effort, and drowsiness levels among surgeons in response to sleep hygiene strategies (week 2 vs week 3).
Official title: Effect of Surgery and Sleep Hygiene Strategies on Strength, Sleep Parameters, and Cognitive Performance in Orthopedic Surgeons
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
23 Years - 70 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
15
Start Date
2023-10-23
Completion Date
2025-12-31
Last Updated
2026-08-24
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Sleep Hygiene Strategies
The sleep hygiene strategies will be applied for all seven days of Week 3 and will involve the following guidelines recommended by the National Sleep Foundation * Maintain a consistent wake-up and bedtime schedule during workdays. * Do not delay/advance excessively (no more than 2 hours) the wake-up and bedtime - schedule during weekends. * Keep the bedroom temperature below 22°C. * Avoid sources of light and noise in the bedroom. * Use the bed only for sleeping, avoiding other activities before bedtime. * Avoid daytime naps during workdays. * Refrain from using electronic devices (PC, laptop, cellphone, television) at least 30 minutes before bedtime. * Expose yourself to natural light in the morning and reduce artificial lights in the evening. * Avoid consuming alcoholic beverages and caffeine in the afternoon. * Have a moderately sized dinner at least 3 hours before bedtime.
Locations (1)
IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio
Milan, Milan, Italy