Trabajar en turnos rotativos semanales  no produce alteraciones en las funciones  cognitivas superiores

Mauricio Barrera-Valencia; Nora Puerta-Guzmán

doi:10.17533/udea.rpsua.v9n1a05

Authors

Mauricio Barrera-Valencia University of Antioquia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2095-0153
Nora Puerta-Guzmán San Buenaventura University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17533/udea.rpsua.v9n1a05

Keywords:

Rotating shift, Neuropsychological assessment, Attention, Memory, Executive function, Circadian rhythm, Neuropsychology

Abstract

The present study was conducted to compare cognitive performance in attention, memory and executive function in a group of workers from the same company who work rotating shifts with another group that works only on fixed day shift. This study descriptive- correlational was conducted with 60 male adults, aged between 20 and 60 years: 30 participants perform in rotating shifts and 30 works in fixed shifts. A neuropsychological battery was administered to assess attention, memory and executive function in both groups. The results obtained in the study showed that in rotating shifts, cognitive functions in attention, memory and executive function are not altered in either the short or long term; except for the interference score of the Stroop test, in which less resistance to interference was evidenced in workers under rotating shifts than those workers performing in day fixed shifts. Furthermore, it was demonstrated that the weekly rotation mode shift seems to be more convenient from the cognitive point of view, allowing more rest and therefore proper resetting of the circadian cycle.

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Author Biographies

Mauricio Barrera-Valencia, University of Antioquia

https://scienti.minciencias.gov.co/cvlac/visualizador/generarCurriculoCv.do?cod_rh=0000492787

Nora Puerta-Guzmán, San Buenaventura University

Doctor, Specialist in Occupational Health and Master in Neuropsychology.

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