Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Introduction. Sleep is of crucial importance for the psychophysical functioning and health of every person. Nurses who work in operating rooms most often work on call, which significantly affects their sleep quality.Aim. To determine the quality of sleep among nurses in operating rooms working 24-hour shifts.Methods. The study is based on a questionnaire on sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index) that was distributed to nurses in the surgical ward. The sample consisted of 40 employees.Results. The study was conducted on 40 respondents, most of whom are female. The average age of the respondents was 32.3 years, and the average length of service was 12.1 years. The largest number of respondents had bachelor’s degrees in nursing. The results of the questionnaire indicate a significantly reduced quality of sleep.Conclusion. The quality of sleep was assessed as poor, which indicates the need for interventions that would improve the sleep quality of nurses working on call.
Source: Croatian Nursing Journal
DOI: 10.24141/2/8/2/2
Authors: Monika Lisowski, Slađana Režić
Institution: University Hospital Centre Zagreb
Language: English
Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4406180873