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Scientific Assembly

Breve Dulce

Session: Breve Dulce III

From Fatigued to Focused: Optimizing Sleep for Shift Work Success

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
10:25 AM - 10:35 AM PT
Location: Cascade Ballroom II - 2nd Floor
CE: 0.25 CME Credit
Practice of EM Speaker Development Group Mentee

    Speaker(s)

  • Kendra L. Morrison, DO, FAAEM

    Emergency Medicine Physician, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine
    KCUMB
    Brighton, Missouri

    Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Disclosure(s):
Kendra L. Morrison, DO, FAAEM: No financial relationships to disclose
Shift Work Sleep Disorder (SWSD) is a circadian rhythm disruption affecting those who work nontraditional hours, leading to insomnia, excessive sleepiness, and impaired functioning. For physicians, SWSD doesn’t just impact personal health – it affects patient care, decision-making, and long-term well-being. In this session, we’ll unpack what SWSD is, its impact on medical practice, and practical, evidence-based strategies to optimize sleep, energy, and performance – even when shifts are anything but normal.

Learning Objectives:

  • Define Shift Work Sleep Disorder (SWSD) and describe its prevalence and impact on physicians’ cognitive performance, decision-making, and overall health.
  • Identify the physiological and psychological consequences of disrupted sleep patterns associated with shift work in medical practice.
  • Apply practical, evidence-based strategies to optimize sleep quality, alertness, and resilience while working variable or overnight shifts.