Table 10 Comparison of circadian rhythm dimensions in morning, evening, and night shifts with visual memory span
From: The relationship between shift work, circadian rhythms, and cognitive function in ICU nursing
Variable | Shift Type | Statistic Value | P.value |
|---|---|---|---|
Circadian rhythm amplitude (L-V) | L-V(2 − 1)-(3–4) | -9.42 | 0.006 |
L-V(2 − 1)-(6 − 5) | -7.75 | 0.03 | |
L-V(3–4)-(6 − 5) | 1.67 | 0.887 | |
Circadian rhythm stability (F-R) | F-R(2 − 1)-(3–4) | -9.48 | 0.004 |
F-R(2 − 1)-(6 − 5) | -7.59 | 0.036 | |
F-R(3–4)-(6 − 5) | 1.89 | 0.86 |