Objectives Sleep problems are a potential risk factor for work injuries but the extent of the
risk is unclear. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to quantify the effect of …

Study Objectives: We performed a systematic review of the OSA-related risk of crash in
commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. The primary objective involved determining …

Obstructive sleep apnea is a common disorder that causes patients to temporarily stop or
decrease their breathing repeatedly during sleep. This results in fragmented, nonrestful …

Safety and productivity in the workplace are intimately related to worker health. A workplace
may have chemical, physical, biological, and/or psychosocial hazards that have the potential …

1-2 Handbook of Driving Simulation for Engineering, Medicine, and Psychology© 2011 by
Taylor & Francis Group, LLC is is an exciting time for researchers using driving simulators. In …

Background: Various models and questionnaires have been developed for screening
specific populations for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as defined by the apnea/hypopnea …

Sleep apnea causes impairment in performance and is associated with an increased risk of
motor vehicle crashes compared with the general population of drivers. Despite this …

There are a number of different strategies to mitigate the effects of fatigue in transportation
and other occupational settings. Many are centered on regulatory or organizational …

This study estimates the dose–response relationship between body mass index (BMI) and
crash risk in operators of heavy commercial motor vehicles. Intake data were collected …

Background Polysomnography (PSG) is treated as the gold standard for diagnosing
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). However, it is labor-intensive, time-consuming, and …