Validation of the Karolinska sleepiness scale against performance and EEG variables

…, M Takahashi, T �kerstedt, A Nakata, Y Otsuka…�- Clinical�…, 2006 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: The Karolinska sleepiness scale (KSS) is frequently used for evaluating
subjective sleepiness. The main aim of the present study was to investigate the validity and …

Indoor exposure to natural bright light prevents afternoon sleepiness

K Kaida, M Takahashi, T Haratani, Y Otsuka…�- Sleep, 2006 - academic.oup.com
Study Objectives: The present study examined the effects of indoor exposure to natural bright
light on afternoon sleepiness. Design: Participants took part in 3 experimental conditions: (1…

A short nap and natural bright light exposure improve positive mood status

K Kaida, M Takahashi, Y Otsuka�- Industrial health, 2007 - jstage.jst.go.jp
While the effects of a short nap on performance and arousal level have been well investigated,
less attention has been paid to its effects on mood status. The aim of the present study …

[HTML][HTML] What kind of intervention is effective for improving subjective well-being among workers? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled�…

…, Y Kobayashi, H Arima, M Iwanaga, Y Otsuka…�- Frontiers in�…, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Objectives: This study aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized
controlled trials (RCTs) to improve subjective well-being (SWB), including evaluative, …

Worktime control-dependent reductions in fatigue, sleep problems, and depression

…, K Iwasaki, T Sasaki, T Kubo, I Mori, Y Otsuka�- Applied ergonomics, 2011 - Elsevier
We investigated the association between worktime control and fatigue, sleep problems, and
depressive symptoms in a sample of daytime and shift workers. A total of 3681 permanent …

Working hours, coping skills, and psychological health in Japanese daytime workers

Y Otsuka, T Sasaki, K Iwasaki, I Mori�- Industrial health, 2009 - jstage.jst.go.jp
This study examined the relationship between coping skills, working hours, and psychological
health among Japanese daytime workers. Self-administered questionnaires were mailed …

[HTML][HTML] Usage of the brief job stress questionnaire: a systematic review of a comprehensive job stress questionnaire in Japan from 2003 to 2021

…, A Hino, M Iida, M Iwanaga, R Inoue, Y Otsuka…�- International journal of�…, 2023 - mdpi.com
The Brief Job Stress Questionnaire (BJSQ) is used widely in occupational health studies and
practice. Summarizing scientific production based on measurement is crucial. This study …

Psychosocial work characteristics predicting daytime sleepiness in day and shift workers

…, A Nakata, T Haratani, Y Otsuka…�- Chronobiology�…, 2006 - Taylor & Francis
Characteristics of work organization other than working time arrangements may contribute
importantly to daytime sleepiness. The present study was designed to identify the …

Sleep, fatigue, recovery, and depression after change in work time control: a one-year follow-up study

…, T Sasaki, T Kubo, I Mori, Y Otsuka�- …�of occupational and�…, 2012 - journals.lww.com
Objective: We examined how change in work time control was associated with sleep and
health 1 year later. Methods: Work time control, sleep, fatigue, recovery, and depression were …

Is self-rated health associated with blood immune markers in healthy individuals?

A Nakata, M Takahashi, Y Otsuka…�- International Journal of�…, 2010 - Springer
Background Although self-rated health (SRH) has been established as a robust predictor of
morbidity and mortality, the immunological mechanisms underpinning this relationship are …