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Mykin R Higbee1, Jenifer M Chilton2, Mohammed El-Saidi1
1Utah Valley University, Orem, UT, USA.
Western Journal of Nursing Research
|April 9, 2019
Summary
Nurses consuming energy drinks report poorer sleep quality and quantity, alongside higher perceived stress levels compared to other groups. Education on energy drink impacts is recommended.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Public Health
- Sleep Medicine
Background:
- Energy drink consumption is prevalent but its impact on nurses' well-being is understudied.
- Nurses face demanding work schedules that may influence their consumption of stimulants.
- Understanding these habits is crucial for improving healthcare professional health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate energy drink consumption patterns among clinical nurses.
- To examine the relationship between energy drink intake and sleep (quantity and quality).
- To assess the association between energy drink consumption and perceived stress levels in nurses.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive-comparison study design was employed.
- Data on caffeine and energy drink habits, sleep, and stress were collected.
- Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis.
Main Results:
- Significant relationships were found between energy drink consumption and sleep quality, sleep quantity, and perceived stress.
- Nurses consuming energy drinks exhibited poorer sleep quality and fewer sleep hours than caffeine-only and noncaffeine consumers.
- Energy drink consumers reported higher perceived stress levels compared to noncaffeine consumers.
Conclusions:
- Energy drink consumption is linked to adverse sleep outcomes and increased stress in nurses.
- Educational interventions highlighting energy drink effects on sleep and stress are warranted.
- Further research should explore motivations and health implications of energy drink use in nurses.
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