Wayne N Burton1, Chin-Yu Chen, Alyssa B Schultz, Xingquan Li. 1. University of Illinois at Chicago, American Express Company, Chicago, Illinois (Dr Burton); and University of Michigan Health Management Research Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan (Drs Chen, Schultz, Li).
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Poor sleep can impact occupational functioning. The current study examines health risks, medical conditions, and workplace economic outcomes associated with self-reported hours of sleep among employees. METHODS: Employees of a global financial services corporation were categorized on the basis of their self-reported average hours of sleep. Differences in health care costs, productivity measures, health risks, and medical conditions were analyzed by hours of sleep while controlling for confounding variables. RESULTS: A strong U-shaped relationship between health care costs, short-term disability, absenteeism, and presenteeism (on-the-job work loss) and the hours of sleep was found among employees. The nadir of the "U" occurs for 7 or 8 hours of sleep per night. CONCLUSIONS: Worksite wellness programs often address health risks and medical conditions and may benefit from incorporating sleep education.
OBJECTIVE: Poor sleep can impact occupational functioning. The current study examines health risks, medical conditions, and workplace economic outcomes associated with self-reported hours of sleep among employees. METHODS: Employees of a global financial services corporation were categorized on the basis of their self-reported average hours of sleep. Differences in health care costs, productivity measures, health risks, and medical conditions were analyzed by hours of sleep while controlling for confounding variables. RESULTS: A strong U-shaped relationship between health care costs, short-term disability, absenteeism, and presenteeism (on-the-job work loss) and the hours of sleep was found among employees. The nadir of the "U" occurs for 7 or 8 hours of sleep per night. CONCLUSIONS: Worksite wellness programs often address health risks and medical conditions and may benefit from incorporating sleep education.
Authors: Brian D Gonzalez; Michael A Grandner; Courtney B Caminiti; Siu-Kuen Azor Hui Journal: Support Care Cancer Date: 2018-06-05 Impact factor: 3.603