0618 Are we failing our night shift workers?: A look into the unmet needs of our night shift work force

Abstract Introduction Many night shift workers experience poor health and safety concerns associated with circadian misalignment, which is driven by an inverted sleep-wake schedule. This work schedule leads to symptoms of excessive sleepiness insomnia have devastating consequences, including job dissatisfaction social impairments. Past research has focused on misalignment as the predominantly cause disorder; however, only one factor in ecology work. A more inclusive model would consider other socioecological factors that may also influence feasibility effectives interventions. study utilized a patient-centered framework probe impacts beyond disorder. Methods Five focus groups comprising 20 individuals disorder (ICSD-3 diagnostic criteria) were conducted. Participants asked about their satisfaction levels, employee support, problems Thematic analysis was done, sample quotes pulled indicate levels support barriers Results Analysis revealed four main themes regarding non-sleep related impairments work: isolation, health, cognitive mood disorders, altered sense self. reported greater instances loneliness, weight fluctuations, short tempers, alterations self-image, unfavorable effects from working nights. significant number participants additionally indicated very little no or education employers Conclusion The combined results highlight unmet needs workers. These data are under-served under-resourced sector our workforce, interventions for should measure impact quality life sleep sleepiness. Given critical roles sustaining 24-7 access essential services, it imperative we develop evidence-based Support (if any) this provided National Institute Health (R41HL163783) American Academy Sleep Medicine Foundation (245-SR-21) awarded Dr. Philip Cheng.