Depression in the context of shift work schedule: a systematic review

• Autor(a) principal: Oliveira, Antonio Thomaz de
• Data de Publicação: 2022
• Outros Autores: Rodrigues, Ana Indygriani, Carvalho, Dayla Cristine Dutra, Lima, Leonardo Fontineles de, Silva, Valécia Natália Carvalho da, Castro, Hoanna Izabely Rego, Fernandes, Thayaná Ribeiro Silva, Fernandes, Jacks Renan Neves, Castro, Valéria de Fátima Veras de, Magalhães, Francisco
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: eng
• Título da fonte: Research, Society and Development
• Texto Completo: https://rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/article/view/28470
• topic: Jornada de Trabalho em Turnos; Ritmo Circadiano; Depressão; Ensino de saúde.; Horario de trabajo por turnos; Ritmo circadiano; Depresión; Educación en la salud.; Shift Work Schedule; Circadian Rhythm; Depression; Health teaching.

The circadian rhythm deregulation can result in an alteration in the sleep-wake cycle, causing sleep disturbances and promoting mental and mood disorders development. Conditions that can disrupt this rhythm, such as shift work schedule (SWS) can unbalance neural functioning and favors those professional classes may have a greater tendency to develop depression. In this context, this study aims to carry out a systematic review to understand the relationship between SWS and the risk of depression, so 1,001 articles were selected for eligibility analysis for the study. After an evaluation sequence starting from the title, abstract and complete work, 31 works that responded to the proposed theme were included. Depression was found to be higher in JTT workers such as nurses, company employees, physicians, residents, and firefighters compared to other professionals. The main explanations involve decreased melatonin production, stressful conditions linked to professional activity and lifestyle habits. Thus, it is important to delineate new therapeutic forms, control, prevention, and health promotion for these workers, since the SWS is strongly associated with depression.