Lifestyle and Job-Related Factors Associated with Sleep Quality: Gender-Specific Insights from Taiwanese Hospital Physicians

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

Language: Английский

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Influencing factors of sleep disorders and sleep quality in healthcare workers during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

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.

Language: Английский

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The relationship between professional quality of life and sleep quality among nurses working in intensive care units: a cross-sectional study

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

Language: Английский

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The effect of deep magnetic stimulation on the cardiac-brain axis post-sleep deprivation: a pilot study

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

Language: Английский

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Cross-Cultural Comparison of Burnout, Insomnia and Turnover Intention Among Nurses in Eastern and Western Cultures During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Protective and Risk Factors

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.

Language: Английский

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Factors influencing sleep quality in healthcare workers: The mediating role of depression and anxiety symptoms

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.

Language: Английский

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Post-Pandemic Insomnia in Healthcare Workers: A Prospective Study including Sociodemographic, Occupational and Psychosocial Variables

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

Language: Английский

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Sağlık Alanında Lisans Eğitimi Alan Öğrencilerin Uyku Kalitesi ile Etkileyen Faktörlerin Belirlenmesi

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

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Sleep patterns and their associations with psychiatric symptoms among Chinese healthcare workers: a latent profile analysis

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

Language: Английский

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The relationship between components of the biosafety incident response competence for clinical nursing staff: a network analysis

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: May 13, 2024

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.

Language: Английский

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