The Tech4Rest Randomized Controlled Trial: Applying the Hierarchy of Controls to Advance the Sleep, Health, and Well-Being of Team Truck Drivers

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• Personal Author:
  Donovan C ; Johnson PW ; Marino M ; Olson, Ryan ; Rice S ; Rimby J ; Shea SA ; Springer R
• Description:
  Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions to improve sleep, reduce fatigue, and advance the well-being of team truck drivers. Methods: In a randomized controlled trial (k = 24 teams; N = 49 drivers; 61.3% of planned sample), intervention teams were exposed to baseline (3-4 weeks), cab enhancements (active suspension seat, therapeutic mattress; 3-4 weeks), and cab enhancements plus a behavioral sleep-health program (1-2 months). Control teams worked as usual during the same period. Results: Trends in sleep-related outcomes favored the intervention. Large and statistically significant intervention effects were observed for objectively measured physical activity (a behavioral program target). The discussion of results addresses effect sizes, statistical power, intervention exposure, and work organization. Conclusions: Trends, effect sizes, and significant findings in this rare trial provide valuable guidance for future efforts to improve working conditions and outcomes for team drivers. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Fatigue Mental Health Nervous System Occupational Health Safety Sleep
• Keywords:
  Author Keywords: Safety Health Intervention Effectiveness Mental Health Physical Activity Physical Exercise Team Drivers Total Worker Health Truck Drivers Well-being Work Organization

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• ISSN:
  1076-2752
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Cooperative Agreement
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  Oregon ; OSHA Region 10 ; Washington
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Volume:
  65
• Issue:
  11
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20068241
• Citation:
  J Occup Environ Med 2023 Nov; 65(11):937-948
• Contact Point Address:
  Ryan Olson, Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences, Oregon Health & Science University, 3222 SW Research Drive - L606, Portland, OR 97239
• Email:
  olsonry@ohsu.edu
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2024
• NORA Priority Area:
  Healthcare and Social Assistance ; Public Safety
• Performing Organization:
  Oregon Health & Science University, Portland
• Peer Reviewed:
  True
• Start Date:
  20110901
• Source Full Name:
  Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
• End Date:
  20260831
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha-512:c3d12c5d5b740ff7539256f5d101e5420326bb8763b948afcfd3800db62ea15015a92b347404d7cc6e196735273964c664f901a079de5330f1adf6344b08227b
• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/230442/cdc_230442_DS1.pdf
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