Healthcare,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(22), P. 2299 - 2299
Published: Nov. 17, 2024
Mental
health
disorders
pose
a
substantial
challenge
for
healthcare
workers,
particularly
in
the
post-COVID-19
era.
Public
medical
residents
(PHRs)
played
pivotal
role
during
pandemic
and
were
significantly
affected
by
heavy
workload.
This
study
aims
to
uncover
potential
associations
between
workload
characteristics
symptoms
of
anxiety
insomnia
Italian
PHRs
based
on
data
collected
2022
through
Health
Residents'
Anonymous
Survey
Italy
(PHRASI)
study.
Nature and Science of Sleep,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 17, P. 437 - 446
Published: March 1, 2025
Background:
Poor
sleep
in
physicians
is
a
major
concern,
affecting
their
physical
and
psychological
well-being
increasing
the
risk
of
medical
errors.
In
this
cross-sectional
study,
we
explored
gender-specific
differences
factors
associated
with
quality
physicians.
Participants
Methods:
Self-report
questionnaires
were
distributed
to
401
hospital
Taiwan.
Statistical
analyses—Student's
t
test,
Pearson's
correlation
multivariate
linear
regression—were
conducted
identify
quality.
Subgroup
analyses
also
analyze
its
related
factors.
Results:
Of
total
189
physicians,
approximately
40%
reported
poor
quality,
no
significant
differences.
Multivariate
analysis
revealed
that
unhealthy
dietary
habits
(β
=
0.39,
p
0.02)
lack
regular
exercise
−
0.52,
0.04)
significantly
female
By
contrast,
higher
job
demands
poorer
male
0.16,
0.03).
Conclusion:
influenced
by
To
enhance
should
focus
on
reducing
workload,
prioritize
improving
habits.
achieve
these
goals,
recommend
implementing
gender-sensitive
strategies
involving
flexible
scheduling
workload
management
reduce
for
We
providing
on-site
healthy
meal
options
establishing
facilities
promote
healthier
lifestyle
addition,
developing
hygiene
education
mentorship
programs
support
work–life
balance
aid
stress
tailored
needs.
These
could
help
potentially
patient
care
Keywords:
diet,
exercise,
health-care
worker,
demands,
Pittsburgh
Sleep
Quality
Index
Nursing Open,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(9), P. 5887 - 5899
Published: June 6, 2023
Abstract
Aim
The
aim
of
this
study
was
to
identify
the
influencing
factors
sleep
disorders
and
quality
in
healthcare
workers
during
COVID‐19
pandemic.
Design
Systematic
review
meta‐analysis
observational
research.
Methods
databases
Cochrane
Library,
Web
Science,
PubMed,
Embase,
SinoMed
database,
CNKI,
Wanfang
Data,
VIP
were
systematically
searched.
studies
assessed
using
Agency
for
Healthcare
Research
Quality
evaluation
criteria
Newcastle–Ottawa
scale.
Results
A
total
29
included,
which
20
cross‐sectional
studies,
eight
cohort
1
a
case–control
study;
17
finally
identified.
Greater
risk
disturbance
associated
with
female
gender,
single
relationship
status,
chronic
disease,
insomnia
history,
less
exercise,
lack
social
support,
frontline
work,
days
served
department
service,
night
shift,
years
work
experience,
anxiety,
depression,
stress,
received
psychological
assistance,
worried
about
being
infected,
degree
fear
COVID‐19.
Conclusions
During
pandemic,
did
have
worse
than
general
population.
are
multifaceted.
Identification
timely
intervention
resolvable
particularly
important
preventing
improving
sleep.
Patient
or
Public
Contribution
This
is
previously
published
so
there
no
patient
public
contribution.
BMC Nursing,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Jan. 9, 2025
Intensive
care
unit
(ICU)
nurses
work
under
heavy
workloads,
which
can
lead
to
serious
consequences
for
nurses'
outcomes
and
patient
safety.
This
study
aimed
examine
the
relationship
between
professional
quality
of
life
(Pro
QOL),
sleep
among
ICU
during
COVID-19
outbreak.
A
cross-sectional
multicentre
was
conducted
on
253
in
20
ICUs
four
major
teaching
hospitals
from
July
2021
June
2022.
Data
were
collected
via
a
demographic
information
form,
Professional
Quality
Life
Scale,
Pittsburgh
Sleep
Index
(PSQI).
Nurses
experienced
moderate
levels
compassion
satisfaction,
fatigue,
poor
quality.
The
mean
scores
Pro
QOL
dimensions
33.49
±
6.77,
32.28
8.83,
29.58
11.67
burnout,
secondary
traumatic
stress,
respectively.
results
revealed
that
220
(87%)
significant
shown
total
score
quality,
predict
0.45%
variance
(F
=
7.11,
p
<
0.001,
adjusted
R2
0.45).
Our
confirmed
link
nurses.
It
is
suggested
nurse
managers
implement
practical
interventions
improve
QWL
ICUS.
will
subsequently
improved
ensure
Frontiers in Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
Sleep
deprivation
(SD)
significantly
disrupts
the
homeostasis
of
cardiac-brain
axis,
yet
neuromodulation
effects
deep
magnetic
stimulation
(DMS),
a
non-invasive
and
safe
method,
remain
poorly
understood.
Sixty
healthy
adult
males
were
recruited
for
36-h
SD
study,
they
assigned
to
DMS
group
or
control
according
their
individual
willing.
All
individuals
underwent
heart
sound
measurements
functional
resonance
imaging
scans
at
experiment's
onset
terminal
points.
During
recovery
sleep
phase,
was
applied
twice
30
min
before
upon
awakening
in
group.
Two-factor
analysis
used
disclose
changes
two
status
intervention
effect
groups,
along
with
Spearman
rank
correlation
assess
between
brain
activity
activity,
linear
regression
performed
explore
on
regions
regulated
activity.
Additionally,
bootstrapping
employed
verify
mediation
effect.
The
results
indicated
that
cardiac
cycle
duration
0.81
±
0.04
s,
CON
0.80
0.03
presented
prolong
(F
=
0.32,
p
0.02),
all
frequency
intensity
indexes
value
lower
than
(p
<
0.01).
demonstrated
significant
differences
left
insula
orbitofrontal
inferior
gyrus,
which
DC_Weight
(0.25)
0.50
0.01),
0.42
0.01)
after
DMS.
Furthermore,
confirmed
negative
association
orbital
frontal
index
0.05),
such
as
Δ
negatively
correlated
Systolic_intensity
(rho
-0.33,
Diastolic_intensity
-0.41,
S1_intensity
-0.36,
S2_intensity
-0.43,
0.05).
Left
Mediated
showed
affected
by
intervening
regions.
These
findings
suggest
causal
axis
following
36
h
SD.
effectively
regulates
both
functions
SD,
promoting
homeostatic
balance.
can
affect
offering
means
restore
balance
extended
periods
Nursing Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 52 - 52
Published: Feb. 3, 2025
Background/Objectives:
The
COVID-19
pandemic
has
adversely
impacted
the
mental
health
of
nurses
worldwide.
Nurse
burnout
results
from
chronic
workplace
stress
and
is
characterized
by
exhaustion,
negative
or
cynical
feelings
about
work,
a
diminished
sense
accomplishment.
This
can
lead
to
turnover
intention.
Therefore,
psychological
capacities,
such
as
flexibility,
that
could
help
regulate
minimize
impact
should
be
studied.
study
aimed
compare
burnout,
insomnia
intention
among
an
Eastern
Western
cultural
context
investigate
role
flexibility
protective
factor
against
related
problems
Methods:
Nurses
Hong
Kong
(n
=
158)
Switzerland
294)
involved
in
patient
care
during
participated
online
survey.
Results:
We
observed
high
levels
subthreshold
both
Kong,
with
higher
rates
intentions
Switzerland,
crucial
may
protect
insomnia.
Conclusions:
regions
one
year
after
onset
suffered
poor
health.
Psychological
was
identified
critical
improving
nurses’
this
incorporated
into
promotions
for
nursing
professionals
develop
specific
effective
interventions
practical
application.
Work,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 13, 2025
Background
Numerous
research
has
investigated
the
impact
of
depression
and
anxiety
symptoms,
occupational
stress,
work
hours
on
sleep
quality.
Nevertheless,
interrelationships
between
these
variables
remain
poorly
understood.
Objective
The
objective
this
study
is
to
examine
factors
that
influence
quality,
elucidate
relationships
them
extent
which
depressive
symptoms
act
as
mediators
in
aforementioned
relationships.
Methods
A
cross-sectional
survey
was
conducted
obtain
information
about
medical
personnel
Chongqing,
China.
Depressive
Symptom
Scale,
Anxiety
Scale
Sleep
Quality
developed
by
Chinese
Center
for
Disease
Control
Prevention
were
used
assess
status
depression,
respectively.
Structural
equation
modeling
employed
investigate
Results
detection
rate
poor
quality
among
healthcare
workers
Chongqing
57.9%,
analyzed
structural
modeling,
direct
effects
−0.328,
−0.221
fully
mediated
relationship
socio-economic
status,
weekly
working
tension
Social
support,
demands
payments
had
higher
−0.167,
−0.176
Conclusions
affecting
identified
hours,
age,
socioeconomic
tension.
sub-dimensions
played
a
decisive
role
social
demands,
payments.
association
symptoms.
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(12), P. 3498 - 3498
Published: June 14, 2024
Background/Objectives:
Previous
research
points
to
the
prevalence
of
insomnia
during
COVID-19
pandemic
among
healthcare
workers
(HCWs).
However,
longitudinal
studies
on
its
evolution,
including
post-pandemic
stage,
are
less
abundant,
with
a
special
lack
about
possible
psychosocial
risk
factors.
The
aim
current
study
is
analyze
evolution
in
Spanish
HCWs
from
beginning
until
two
years
later,
examining
influence
sociodemographic,
occupational
and
variables.
Methods:
This
was
prospective
design
three
data
collection
periods
which
assessed
using
Insomnia
Severity
Index
(ISI),
addition
(i.e.,
social
support,
self-efficacy,
resilience
cognitive
fusion)
variables
(n
=
216)
who
were
direct
contact
patients.
Results:
High
scores
observed
for
insomnia,
clear
decrease
throughout
studied
(F
30.198,
p
<
0.001).
An
association
between
certain
sociodemographic
work
category,
0.001;
availability
Personal
Protective
Equipment
(PPE),
workload,
worry
self
or
family
contagion,
0.002,
0.003,
respectively).
had
negative
relationships
support
(p
0.014),
self-efficacy
0.001)
positive
fusion
Interaction
effects
friends
0.024,
ƞ2
0.34)
0.047;
0.25)
found.
Conclusions:
Social
act
as
buffers
insomnia.
Cognitive
acts
precipitator
well
directly
influencing
evolution.
also
affects
Within
specific
circumstances
pandemic,
long-term
effect
short-term
observed.
findings
emphasize
need
implement
interventions
promote
mental
well-being
HCWs,
particularly
crisis
contexts
that
involve
an
increase
stress,
emphasizing
role
protective
Samsun Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(1), P. 75 - 92
Published: April 15, 2024
Amaç:
Sağlık
alanında
lisans
eğitimi
alan
öğrencilerin
uyku
kalitesi
ile
etkileyen
faktörlerin
belirlenmesidir.
Yöntem:
Araştırma
tanımlayıcı
ve
kesitsel
türde
olup,
bir
devlet
üniversitesi
sağlık
bilimleri
fakültesinde
eğitim
öğrenciler
tamamlanmıştır.
Ekim
2021-Nisan
2022
tarihleri
arasında
Sosyodemografik
Form,
Uyku
Kalitesi
Ölçeği
Değişkenleri
Anketi
aracılığıyla
veriler
elde
edilmiştir.
Veri
toplama
sürecinde
Helsinki
Bildirgesi
ilkelerine
uyulmuştur.
Tanımlayıcı
istatistikler,
t
testi,
varyans
analizi,
Bonferroni
testi
analiz
için
kullanılmıştır.
Bulgular:
Katılımcıların
çoğu
20
yaş
altı,
kadın,
hemşirelik
bölümü
öğrencisi,
alkol
sigara
kullanmamaktadır.
%13.2’si
yaşadıkları
anksiyetenin
uykularını
8
düzeyinde
etkilediğini;
%41.3’ü
ise
ekranın
uykuyu
etkilediğini
belirtmiştir.
Sigara
ekran
bağımlılığının,
psikolojik
sorunların
anksiyetenin,
sınav
gelecek
kaygısının,
sosyal
ilişkilerin,
beslenme
bozukluklarının,
fazla
kafein
alımının,
hafta
içi
sürelerinin
kalitesini
düzenini
etkilediği
belirlenmiştir
(p
Frontiers in Psychology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Oct. 15, 2024
Background
Healthcare
workers
often
encounter
inadequate
sleep
conditions.
However,
limited
research
has
examined
the
underlying
patterns
among
healthcare
workers.
This
study
aimed
to
identify
in
workers,
explore
predictors
associated
with
various
patterns,
and
investigate
relationship
between
psychiatric
symptoms.
Methods
cross-sectional
was
conducted
Shenzhen,
China,
from
April
2023
June
2023.
In
total,
data
1,292
participants
were
included
using
a
convenience
sampling
method.
A
latent
profile
analysis
based
on
seven
dimensions
of
Pittsburgh
Sleep
Quality
Index.
Multinomial
logistic
regression
influence
socio-demographic
variables
each
profile.
one-way
ANOVA
test
employed
examine
relationships
Results
Three
distinct
profiles
identified:
good
sleepers
(63.9%),
inefficient
(30.3%),
poor
(5.7%).
indicated
that
gender
marital
status
patterns.
The
revealed
significant
differences
symptoms
scores
three
patterns;
exhibited
highest
levels
mental
distress.
Conclusion
identified
their
associations
These
findings
contribute
development
targeted
intervention
strategies
at
improving
reducing
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 13, 2024
Abstract
Background
Nowadays,
the
threat
to
biosafety
is
widespread
and
persistent,
which
poses
a
serious
life
of
all
mankind.
One
crucial
step
in
addressing
issue
defining
clinical
nursing
staff’s
competence
incident
response.
However,
network
analysis
studies
relationship
between
components
response
for
nurses
are
lacking.
Purpose
In
order
better
more
precisely
assist
improving
their
ability
countering
threats,
present
study
investigated
structure
competence.
Methods
A
total
4338
were
enrolled
our
from
September
November
2023.
Biosafety
coping
skills
staff
evaluated
with
scale
designed
by
research
team.
Network
analyses
used
statistical
analysis.
Results
P4
“Master
correct
collection
methods
blood
culture
samples
nasopharyngeal
swabs
patients
biological
infection”,
M3
“Possess
assess
harm
pathogenic
microorganisms”,
D5
key
points
medical
record
management
infection”
K5
“Be
familiar
concept
antimicrobial
resistance
use
antimicrobials”
have
highest
expected
influences
network.
community
infection
protection
abilities,
has
bridge
influence.
event
monitoring
warning
M4
“Understand
main
requirements
detection
screening
microorganisms
drug-resistant
bacteria”
And
knowledge
preparedness,
D8
properly
transport
evacuate
bio-infected
patients”,
K1
incidents
involving
paramedics
that
require
paramedic
involvement”
Conclusion
Complex
patterns
associations
existed
staff.
From
perspective
analysis,
P4,
M3,
influence,
indicating
importance
M4,
they
strongest
connections
other
3
communities.
These
results
important
implications
practice,
provided
potential
targets
interventions
improve
deal
events.