Sleep Quality and Burnout in Shift Nurses
Author Information
Author(s): Demir Zencirci, Ayten Arslan
Primary Institution: Ankara University Health Sciences Faculty, Nursing Department
Hypothesis
The study aims to assess the relationship between sleep quality and demographic variables, morning-evening type, and burnout in nurses who work shifts.
Conclusion
Nurses working consistently either in the morning or at night had better sleep quality than those working rotating shifts.
Supporting Evidence
- 79.1% of nurses experienced poor sleep quality.
- Nurses with poor sleep quality had higher burnout levels.
- Emotional exhaustion and sleep disturbances were significantly associated with poor sleep quality.
- Evening type nurses had poorer subjective sleep quality than morning types.
- Rotating shift nurses experienced more sleeping problems than those on fixed shifts.
Takeaway
Nurses who work different shifts often have trouble sleeping, especially those who change shifts frequently, which can make them feel tired and stressed.
Methodology
A cross-sectional self-administered study using structured questionnaires including the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Morningness-eveningness Questionnaire, and Maslach Burnout Inventory.
Potential Biases
Self-reported questionnaires may lead to biased responses.
Limitations
The study was conducted on a specific nurse population in Ankara, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
The study included 483 female nurses with a mean age of 30.41 years and varied work experience.
Statistical Information
P-Value
P<0.001 for emotional exhaustion and depersonalization affecting sleep quality.
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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