Objective/Context: The effects of shift work on the sleep, health and well-being of healthcare professionals are well documented in the literature, but less attention is paid to the level of which shift workers adopt Sleep Hygiene practices to optimize it. The objective of the study is: 1) evaluate the adoption of Sleep Hygiene behaviors among healthcare professionals, 2) identify the variables of adequate or inadequate sleep hygiene, 3) discuss the implications in clinical practice and activate an educational process to promote Sleep Hygiene practices. Patients/Methods: Observational and cross-sectional empirical study aimed at describing a phenomenon through data collection on two population samples. Data collection took place during the 2023-2024 winter season: the survey was available online from 22 December 2023 to 9 February 2024. The total answers received were 296, of which 132 were nurses and 164 were midwives. The distribution of the study was promoted with the support of two institutions such as OPI and OPO. The survey was created through the “Survey Monkey” web portal. The questionnaire administered is divided into three parts: "Premise of the study", "Sociodemographic and professional data collection form" and "Scala Sleep Hygiene Index" (SHI). The participation of the sample took place according to a voluntary permission and with respect for the anonymity of each participant. Results/Conclusions: A total of 296 subjects answered, including 132 nurses and 164 midwives. The total mean value of the SHI is equal to 28.78±6.28. A statistically significant difference comes between the professional categories on the total value of SHI: SHI_midwives= 27.86±5.85 versus SHI_nurses=29.79±6.60, (p < .001). Concerning that point, adequate levels of sleep hygiene are significantly higher in married people with one/two children. The bivariate correlation between job satisfaction, gender and total SHI value returns a significant, moderate, and negative correlation (r=-2.46, p < .001). Therefore, as SHI (inadequate sleep hygiene) values increase, job satisfaction decreases. The variables that significantly predict the probability of belonging to an inadequate SHI group are low job satisfaction and younger age. With each additional point the possibility of having inadequate SHI increases by 30% and 4% respectively. This analysis confirms the need for educational/training strategies especially aimed at the class of newly graduated, to promote awareness of the benefits on health of adequate practice and adoption of sleep hygiene.
Obiettivo/Contesto: In letteratura sono ben documentati gli effetti del lavoro a turni sul sonno, sulla salute e sul benessere del professionista sanitario, ma meno attenzione è riposta al grado con cui i lavoratori a turni adottano le pratiche di Igiene del Sonno per ottimizzarlo. L'obiettivo dello studio è: 1) valutare l’adozione dei comportamenti di Igiene del Sonno tra i professionisti sanitari, 2) identificare le variabili di adeguata o inadeguata igiene del sonno, 3) discutere delle implicazioni nella pratica clinica e attivare un percorso di formazione per promuovere le pratiche di Igiene del Sonno. Pazienti/Metodi: Studio empirico osservazionale e trasversale finalizzato alla descrizione di un fenomeno attraverso la raccolta dati su due campioni di popolazione. La raccolta dati è avvenuta durante la stagione invernale 2023-2024: il sondaggio è stato reso disponibile online dal 22 dicembre 2023 al 9 febbraio 2024. Le risposte totali ricevute sono 296, di cui 132 infermieri e 164 ostetriche. La divulgazione dello studio è stata promossa con il supporto di due istituzioni quali OPI e OPO. L'indagine è stata creata attraverso il portale web “Survey Monkey”. Il questionario somministrato è diviso in tre parti: "Premessa dello studio", "Scheda di raccolta dati sociodemografica e professionale" e "Scala Sleep Hygiene Index" (SHI). L’adesione del campione è avvenuta secondo criterio di volontà con rispetto dell’anonimato di ciascun partecipante. Risultati/Conclusioni: Hanno risposto in totale 296 soggetti, di cui 132 infermieri e 164 ostetriche. Il valore medio totale della SHI è pari a 28.78±6.28. Emerge una differenza statisticamente significativa tra le categorie professionali sul valore totale di SHI: SHI_ostetriche= 27.86±5.85 versus SHI_infermieri=29.79±6.60, (p < .001). A tale riguardo, adeguati livelli di igiene del sonno sono significativamente maggiori nelle persone coniugate e con uno/due figli a carico. La correlazione bivariata tra soddisfazione lavorativa, genere e valore totale di SHI restituisce una correlazione significativa, moderata e negativa (r=-2.46, p < .001). Pertanto, all’aumentare dei valori di SHI (inadeguata igiene del sonno) diminuisce la soddisfazione lavorativa. Le variabili predittive in modo significativo della probabilità di appartenere ad un gruppo di SHI inadeguato sono: la bassa soddisfazione lavorativa e la minore età anagrafica. Ogni punto in più la possibilità di avere SHI inadeguata aumenta rispettivamente del 30% e del 4%. Questa analisi conferma la necessità di strategie educative/formative soprattutto rivolte alla classe dei neolaureati, per promuovere la consapevolezza rispetto ai benefici sulla salute di un’adeguata pratica e tutela dell’igiene del sonno.
IGIENE DEL SONNO NEI PROFESSIONISTI SANITARI: una indagine descrittiva osservazionale su una popolazione di infermieri e ostetriche
LAROCCA, ILARIA VALERIA
2022/2023
Abstract
Objective/Context: The effects of shift work on the sleep, health and well-being of healthcare professionals are well documented in the literature, but less attention is paid to the level of which shift workers adopt Sleep Hygiene practices to optimize it. The objective of the study is: 1) evaluate the adoption of Sleep Hygiene behaviors among healthcare professionals, 2) identify the variables of adequate or inadequate sleep hygiene, 3) discuss the implications in clinical practice and activate an educational process to promote Sleep Hygiene practices. Patients/Methods: Observational and cross-sectional empirical study aimed at describing a phenomenon through data collection on two population samples. Data collection took place during the 2023-2024 winter season: the survey was available online from 22 December 2023 to 9 February 2024. The total answers received were 296, of which 132 were nurses and 164 were midwives. The distribution of the study was promoted with the support of two institutions such as OPI and OPO. The survey was created through the “Survey Monkey” web portal. The questionnaire administered is divided into three parts: "Premise of the study", "Sociodemographic and professional data collection form" and "Scala Sleep Hygiene Index" (SHI). The participation of the sample took place according to a voluntary permission and with respect for the anonymity of each participant. Results/Conclusions: A total of 296 subjects answered, including 132 nurses and 164 midwives. The total mean value of the SHI is equal to 28.78±6.28. A statistically significant difference comes between the professional categories on the total value of SHI: SHI_midwives= 27.86±5.85 versus SHI_nurses=29.79±6.60, (p < .001). Concerning that point, adequate levels of sleep hygiene are significantly higher in married people with one/two children. The bivariate correlation between job satisfaction, gender and total SHI value returns a significant, moderate, and negative correlation (r=-2.46, p < .001). Therefore, as SHI (inadequate sleep hygiene) values increase, job satisfaction decreases. The variables that significantly predict the probability of belonging to an inadequate SHI group are low job satisfaction and younger age. With each additional point the possibility of having inadequate SHI increases by 30% and 4% respectively. This analysis confirms the need for educational/training strategies especially aimed at the class of newly graduated, to promote awareness of the benefits on health of adequate practice and adoption of sleep hygiene.È consentito all'utente scaricare e condividere i documenti disponibili a testo pieno in UNITESI UNIPV nel rispetto della licenza Creative Commons del tipo CC BY NC ND.
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https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14239/17454