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Original Research

Effects of Napping During Shift Work on Sleepiness and Performance in Emergency Medical Services Personnel and Similar Shift Workers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Pages 47-57 | Received 14 Jul 2017, Accepted 31 Aug 2017, Published online: 11 Jan 2018

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