title: The relationship of chronobiology to sleep schedules and performance demands.
abstract: This review is concerned with how chronobiological results concerning the human circadian timekeeping system ( biological clock'), its response to changes in schedule, and its influence on performance ability can be used to improve shift worker wellbeing, safety and productivity.
authors.affiliation: Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, PA 15213.
authors.forename: T H
authors.initials: TH
authors.lastname: Monk
mesh_terms: D002940:Circadian Rhythm / Q000502:physiology*; D004526:Efficiency; D006801:Humans; D011597:Psychomotor Performance / Q000502:physiology; D012449:Safety; D012890:Sleep / Q000502:physiology*; D013647:Task Performance and Analysis; D014940:Work Schedule Tolerance / Q000502:physiology