scholarly journals Occupational Fatigue and Sleep Quality: A Comparison Between Nurses Working in Various Wards of Public Hospitals

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (131) ◽  
pp. 336-345
Author(s):  
Mohammad Amin Rashidi ◽  
Mohammad Reza Piran Aghl ◽  
Omran Ahmadi ◽  
Abdolhossein Pournajaf ◽  
Majid Seififard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Occupational Fatigue

scholarly journals Assessment of Sleep Quality and Occupational Fatigue (A cross-sectional study among nurses working in public hospitals affiliated to Ilam University of Medical Sciences)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Amin RASHIDI ◽  
Meghdad KAZEMI ◽  
Mehrdad KAZEMI ◽  
Amir Hossein RASHIDI ◽  
Majid SEIFIFARD
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Occupational Fatigue ◽  
Spearman’S Correlation

Introduction: Fatigue is defined as extreme weakness and exhaustion by work and physical or mental effort. Sleep disturbances are among the most important causes of fatigue among people in various occupational societies. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship of occupational fatigue with sleep quality and factors affecting it among nurses working in governmental hospitals. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 240 nurses working in public hospitals selected by convenience sampling method during a two-month period. In order to collect data, the Fatigue Exhaustion / Fatigue Recovery Questionnaire (OFER-15) and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Questionnaire (PSQI-18) were administered. The data were analyzed using SPSS software version 16. Furthermore, Chi-Square, Spearman’s correlation, Independent Sample T-test, and one–way analysis of variance were run. Results: In this study, 55% and 70% of the participants were at inappropriate sleep quality status and the moderate level of occupational excessive fatigue, respectively. Spearman’s correlation test showed a direct and significant correlation between occupational excessive fatigue and sleep quality (p<0.5). Conclusion: Given the significant correlation between sleep quality and fatigue in this research, sleep quality can be used as a predictive variable of excessive occupational fatigue.  

scholarly journals Sleep quality and associated factors among patients with chronic illness at South Wollo Zone Public Hospitals, Northeast Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 043-050
Author(s):  
Edmealem Afework ◽  
Ademe Sewunet ◽  
Andualem Atsedemariam
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Illness ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Poor Sleep Quality ◽  
Northeast Ethiopia ◽  
Ethical Approval ◽  
Study Participants

Background: Pathological and nighttime sleep deprivations have substantial adverse effects on regulation of weight, sugar and blood pressure because of endothelial dysfunction, sympathetic nervous system stimulation, regulation and activation of systemic inflammation. Thus, this study was aimed to assess quality of sleep among patients with chronic illness and its associated factors at South Wollo Zone Public Hospitals, Northeast Ethiopia. Methods and Materials: The study was conducted at South Wollo Zone Public Hospitals, Northeast Ethiopia from February 15 2019 till April 15 2019. Institutional based cross sectional study design was employed. All patients with chronic illness who are on follow up in South Wollo Zone Public Hospitals were sources of population. Sample size was calculated by using EPI info version 7 and the total sample size was 344. The study employed stratified random sampling technique and study participants were selected by systematic sampling. After taking ethical approval from College of Medicine and Health Sciences Ethical Approval Committee, permission from selected Hospitals and informed verbal consent from patients, the data were collected by a tool which has 3 parts: Sociodemographic data, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and factors affecting sleep quality. Data were entered in to Epi data version 4.1 and exported to Statistical Package for Service Product 25 for analysis. Different data presentation tools and binary logistic regression were enrolled by considering 95% confidence level and p value of 0.05. Result: Among the total study participants, near to one third (31.7%) of them got sleep after 30 minutes. More than one fourth of them slept for less than 7 hours. Less than half of the study participants had habitual sleep efficiency of more than 85% however 296(86%) of them did not face day time dysfunction Conclusion and recommendations: more than one third of patients with chronic illness had poor sleep quality. One third of study participants had sleep duration of less than the recommendations(less than 7 hours). Age, educational status, residence, and perception of prognosis of disease were factors that have associations with poor sleep quality among patients with chronic illness. Health care providers who are doing in chronic illness follow up clinic should be initiated to assess and screen those patients with poor sleep quality.

scholarly journals Los hábitos de sueño como predictores de la salud psicológica en profesionales sanitarios

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 242-246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva María Díaz-Ramiro ◽  
Susana Rubio-Valdehita ◽  
Maria Inmaculada López-Núñez ◽  
Marta Evelia Aparicio-García
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Nursing Staff ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Somatic Symptoms ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Sleep Habits ◽  
Poor Sleep Quality

El objetivo de la investigación fue estudiar los hábitos de sueño y la salud psicológica de profesionales del sector sanitario, así como analizar las relaciones entre ambas variables. La muestra contó con 511 trabajadores de hospitales públicos de la Comunidad de Madrid. La salud psicológica fue evaluada con el Cuestionario GHQ-28;  los hábitos de sueño a través del  Cuestionario CHAS, además, se recogieron datos sociodemográficos como edad, sexo, puesto de trabajo, categoría profesional. Los resultados mostraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas en síntomas somáticos, salud psicológica y estabilidad en hábitos de sueño. Los análisis de regresión indicaron que calidad del sueño y somnolencia diurna son las variables más relacionadas con las dimensiones de salud, especialmente con la ansiedad/insomnio y síntomas somáticos. Estos los resultados ponen de manifiesto las diferencias entre hábitos de sueño y salud percibida en personal de enfermería y facultativos. En conclusión, la población sanitaria presenta mayor prevalencia en malestar psicológico, peor calidad de sueño e inestabilidad en las horas de sueño. Deterioro del sueño, somnolencia y  síntomas somáticos son más frecuentes en personal de enfermería que en el resto de profesionales sanitarios. The aim was to study the sleep habits and the psychological health of professionals in the health sector, as well as to analyze the relationships between both variables. The sample consisted of 511 workers from public hospitals in the Community of Madrid. Psychological health was evaluated using the GHQ-28 Questionnaire; and sleep habits with the CHAS Questionnaire. In addition, sociodemographic data were collected, such as age, sex, job position, professional category. The results showed statistically significant differences in somatic symptoms, psychological health and stability in sleep habits. Regression analysis indicated that sleep quality and daytime sleepiness are the variables most related to health dimensions, especially with anxiety/insomnia and somatic symptoms. These results reveal the differences between sleep habits and perceived health in nursing staff and physicians. Finally, the health workers present a higher prevalence of psychological distress, and poor sleep quality and instability in sleep hours. Sleep impairment, somnolence and somatic symptoms are more frequent in nursing staff than in other health professionals.

scholarly journals Workplace violence toward resident doctors in public hospitals of Syria: prevalence, psychological impact, and prevention strategies: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Okbah Mohamad ◽  
Naseem AlKhoury ◽  
Mohammad-Nasan Abdul-Baki ◽  
Marah Alsalkini ◽  
Rafea Shaaban
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Workplace Violence ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Physical Violence ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Psychological Status ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Subjective Sleep Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Introduction Workplace violence (WPV) against healthcare workers is a common and daily problem in hospitals worldwide. Studies in different countries indicated that exposure to WPV potentially impacts the psychological status of healthcare workers. However, there is a paucity of studies approaching this issue in the Syrian healthcare system. Objectives This study had three objectives: (1) to estimate the prevalence of violence against resident doctors in Syria, (2) to examine the association between WPV and resident doctors’ psychological stress, sleep quality, depression, and general health and (3) to suggest approaches to tackle this problem from the resident doctors' perspectives. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in 8 out of 14 provinces, and covered 17 out of 56 accessible functioning hospitals in Syria. Data were collected using anonymous, self-administered questionnaires during February 2020. A total of 1226 resident doctors volunteered to participate in the study. Finally, 1127 valid questionnaires were used in the final data analysis. The overall response rate was 91.92%. Results A total of 955 participants (84.74%) reported exposure to WPV in the 12 months prior to the study. In specific, 84.74% exposed to verbal violence and 19.08% to physical violence. Patients’ associates were the predominant aggressors in both verbal and physical violence (n = 856; 89.63%, n = 178; 82.79%, respectively). Most resident doctors (87.31%) suggested enacting more legislation to protect doctors as the best solution to reduce WPV. Verbal and physical violence showed a significant positive correlation with each item of depression and stress, and a significant negative correlation with both subjective sleep quality and subjective health. Conclusion Workplace violence against resident doctors in Syria is highly common. Therefore, policymakers, hospital managers, and supervisors should work collaboratively in order to minimize WPV and ensure resident doctors’ safety and psychophysical stability.

Sleep Quality and Correlated Factors among Retired Nurses in the North-east of Iran

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Toktam Mikaniki ◽  
Abdolghader Assarroudi ◽  
Mohammad Reza Shegarf Nakhaie ◽  
Rahim Akrami ◽  
Mohammad Sahebkar
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Musculoskeletal Diseases ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
North East ◽  
The North ◽  
Phone Calls ◽  
East Of Iran

People in occupations with an extreme amount of stress, such as nursing, suffer from poor physical and mental health after retirement. This study was aimed at evaluating sleep quality scores and their correlates among retired nurses in the north-east of Iran. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 302 retired nurses in public hospitals of north-east Iran between April and May 2018. The data were collected using the Persian Version of Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), a valid and reliable scale to evaluate sleep quality among Iranian people through phone calls. The mean age of subjects was 56.6 ±4.6 and 66.9% were female. Altogether 82.7% of retired nurses had poor sleep quality. According to multiple regression analysis, males had a significantly better overall sleep quality compared to females. Participants with evening and rotational shifts had a significantly lower sleep quality as compared to those working in the morning shift. Subjects suffering from musculoskeletal diseases, cardiovascular diseases (and a combination) had substantially poorer sleep quality as compared to those with no comorbidity. Findings suggest that Iranian retired nurses do not have good sleep quality. Health systems and their managers play an important role in preparing nurses for retirement. They can reduce post-retirement complications by designing a normal employee work schedule, increasing the nursing workforce when needed, and preventing overwork and long?term overtime hours.

The Impact of Sleep Quality on the Occupational Fatigue Outcome among Healthcare Shift Workers in Critical Care Setting

2019 ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Teo Chiang Hoon ◽  
Tuan Hairulnizam Tuan Kamaruzaman ◽  
Sarimah binti Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Critical Care ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Care Setting ◽  
Care Service ◽  
Critical Care Setting ◽  
Shift Workers ◽  
Critical Care Service ◽  
Occupational Fatigue ◽  
The Impact

Introduction Occupation-related fatigue and sleep loss are common among shift workers in the emergency department (ED), who deliver round-the-clock critical care service to patients. These factors affect their performance and impose an unnecessary hazard to patients, while also endangering themselves.  

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