The Tech4rest Randomized Controlled Trial
Sponsor
The Tech4Rest study (R.O. and P.W.J., Multiple Principal Investigators [MPIs]) was a research project within the Oregon Healthy Workforce Center that was funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, grant number U19OH010154 (Leslie Hammer and R.O., MPIs). This work was also supported by the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences via funds from the Division of Consumer and Business Services of the State of Oregon (ORS 656.630). The current project was informed by the Tech4Rest pilot study, which received additional support from a Safety and Health Improvement Project grant from the State of Washington (grant number 2014YH00280, P.W.J. and R.O., MPIs). S.A.S.’s contributions to the project were also supported in part by an award from the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (grant number R35 HL155681).
Published In
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Document Type
Citation
Publication Date
11-1-2023
Abstract
Objective
The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions to improve sleep, reduce fatigue, and advance the well-being of team truck drivers.
Methods
In a randomized controlled trial (k = 24 teams; N = 49 drivers; 61.3% of planned sample), intervention teams were exposed to baseline (3–4 weeks), cab enhancements (active suspension seat, therapeutic mattress; 3–4 weeks), and cab enhancements plus a behavioral sleep-health program (1–2 months). Control teams worked as usual during the same period.
Results
Trends in sleep-related outcomes favored the intervention. Large and statistically significant intervention effects were observed for objectively measured physical activity (a behavioral program target). The discussion of results addresses effect sizes, statistical power, intervention exposure, and work organization.
Conclusions
Trends, effect sizes, and significant findings in this rare trial provide valuable guidance for future efforts to improve working conditions and outcomes for team drivers.
Rights
© Emerald Publishing Limited
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DOI
10.1097/JOM.0000000000002941
Citation Details
Olson, R., Johnson, P. W., Shea, S. A., Marino, M., Springer, R., Rice, S. P. M., Rimby, J., & Donovan, C. (2023). The Tech4Rest Randomized Controlled Trial: Applying the Hierarchy of Controls to Advance the Sleep, Health, and Well-being of Team Truck Drivers. Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine, 65(11), 937–948. https://doi.org/10.1097/jom.0000000000002941