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Actigraphy-derived sleep measures are strongly associated with total WEMWBS and global PSQI, providing complementary information to PROMs in a 50+ year old workforce.

The study of 45 participants aged 50-66 over one year found that actigraphy-derived sleep measures (e.g., disturbances, awakenings) are strongly associated with mental wellbeing (WEMWBS) and sleep quality (PSQI), complementing self-reported data. Very strong associations (>|0.5|) were found between work-related stress items (BJSQ) and both wellbeing and sleep quality.

Last updated: Jul 31, 2026•0 RCTs•📖 Read as article →

Evidence Score

Evidence Score34/100
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Study Evidence

Study 1. Interrelations of work with health and wellbeing on a 50+ year old workforce assessed using longitudinal self-reports and actigraphy.

observational

Tsanas A, Steffan B, Dixon B, Hay K, Pschetz L, Jandric J, Loretto W · Scientific reports (2026)

Participants: N/A
Duration: 1 year
Intervention: Longitudinal monitoring using wrist-worn actigraphy and self-reported PROMs (BJSQ, WWQB, WEMWBS, PSQI)
Outcome: Global PSQI score, total WEMWBS score, actigraphy-derived sleep measures (disturbances, awakenings, diurnal variability)
Effect Size: >|0.5| (very strong associations between BJSQ items and WEMWBS/PSQI)
Population: 45 participants aged 50-66 years working across different sectors

Result:

PubMed: 42521717DOI: 10.1038/s41598-026-58229-z

Mechanism Graph

Work-related stress (BJSQ items) negatively impacts mental wellbeing and sleep quality
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Actigraphy captures objective sleep disturbances and awakenings not fully reported in PROMs
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Combining self-reports and actigraphy provides complementary insights into health and wellbeing
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Integrated monitoring can promote healthy aging in older workers

Limitations

  • ⚠Small sample size (n=45) limits generalizability
  • ⚠Observational design cannot establish causality between work factors and sleep/wellbeing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main finding of this study?▼

Actigraphy-derived sleep measures are strongly associated with mental wellbeing and sleep quality, and work-related stress is strongly linked to both, suggesting integrated monitoring is valuable for older workers.

How many participants were in the study?▼

45 participants aged 50-66 years were followed for one year.

What tools were used to measure sleep and wellbeing?▼

Sleep was measured using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and wrist-worn actigraphy; wellbeing was measured using the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale (WEMWBS).

What does the study recommend for future health monitoring?▼

Integrating longitudinal work-related self-reports and actigraphy can provide personalized wellbeing and health insights, and should be considered in smart-health monitoring systems for healthy aging.

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References

  1. 1.Tsanas A, Steffan B, Dixon B, Hay K, Pschetz L, Jandric J, Loretto W. "Interrelations of work with health and wellbeing on a 50+ year old workforce assessed using longitudinal self-reports and actigraphy.." Scientific reports, 2026. PMID: 42521717 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-026-58229-z
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