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Sleep quality is defined as personal satisfaction with sleep, encompassing efficiency, latency, duration, and wakefulness. Understanding its attributes and consequences is crucial for health and well-being.

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  • Sleep science
  • Concept analysis
  • Health outcomes

Background:

  • Sleep loss and poor sleep quality are significant global health issues.
  • Adverse health outcomes are linked to diminished sleep quality.
  • Clear definitions are needed for research, patient care, and treatment strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To clarify the definition and attributes of the concept of sleep quality.
  • To establish a comprehensive understanding of sleep quality for clinical and research applications.

Main Methods:

  • Concept analysis using Rodgers' Evolutionary method.
  • Systematic review of scientific literature from major databases.
  • Inclusion of definitions from online dictionaries.

Main Results:

  • Sleep quality is defined as individual self-satisfaction with the sleep experience.
  • Key attributes include sleep efficiency, latency, duration, and wake after sleep onset.
  • Antecedents involve physiological, psychological, and environmental factors; consequences range from feeling rested to fatigue and dysfunction.

Conclusions:

  • Sleep quality is fundamental to overall health, with poor quality contributing to disease.
  • Nurses and clinicians play a vital role in educating patients on the importance of good sleep quality.