Sleep status of psychiatric nurses: A survey from China

Jul 1, 2021Nursing open

Sleep Patterns of Psychiatric Nurses in China

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Abstract

The average score for 1,044 psychiatric nurses was 7.00 ± 3.59.

  • Approximately 38.63% of the nurses had a total Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index score greater than 7.
  • Nurses working middle-night shifts experienced poorer sleep quality compared to those on other shifts.
  • Sleep disorders are positively correlated with emotional exhaustion and a cynical attitude toward work.
  • Middle-night shift nurses were found to be 1.586 times more likely to suffer from sleep disorders.
  • Increased emotional exhaustion scores are associated with a higher risk of sleep disorders.

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Key numbers

38.63%
Occurrence Rate of Sleep Disorders
Percentage of nurses reporting sleep disorders in the study.
7.00 ± 3.59
Average Score
Mean score among surveyed psychiatric nurses.
1.586×
Increased Likelihood of Sleep Disorders
Likelihood of sleep disorders in night shift nurses compared to non-night shift nurses.

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