Research Grant
[Cite as http://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP150104497]Researchers: Brad Aisbett (Chief Investigator) , Prof Leon Lack (Chief Investigator) , Prof Sally Ferguson (Chief Investigator)
Brief description Sleeping with one ear open: the impact on sleep and waking function. The aim of the project is to assess the impact 'on-call' work has on sleep, stress, and next day performance. Two million Australians are on-call providing essential 24-hour services including emergency response. While sleep during on-call periods is disrupted when a call occurs, some research suggests that sleeping with one ear open waiting for a call may disrupt sleep even if no call occurs. If on-call sleep is less restorative, then individuals are at risk of performance impairment and adverse health outcomes. This project aims to answer questions about the magnitude of sleep disruption when on-call, the mechanisms for any disruption, and impact on waking function.
Funding Amount $236,700
Funding Scheme Discovery Projects
- ARC : DP150104497
- PURL : http://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP150104497