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Factors affecting sleep quality in hospitalised patients
Kavya Koshy1, Matthew Gibney2, Denise M O'Driscoll2,3
1Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Box Hill Hospital, Box Hill, VIC, Australia. kavya.koshy@gmail.com.
Sleep & Breathing = Schlaf & Atmung
|September 7, 2024
Summary
Hospitalized patients experience poor sleep quality, with noise, vital sign checks, and light being major disruptors. Factors like gender, room type, and age influence sleep quality, impacting recovery.
Area of Science:
- Medical research
- Sleep science
- Patient experience
Background:
- Hospitalized patients face increased risks of poor sleep quality.
- Poor sleep negatively impacts patient recovery and overall quality of life.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess sleep quality in hospitalized patients.
- To explore factors associated with poor sleep quality in respiratory ward inpatients.
Main Methods:
- Prospective data collection from 84 respiratory ward inpatients at discharge.
- Utilized a Likert scale questionnaire to identify sleep quality disruptors.
- Compared sleep quality between groups reporting good and poor sleep.
Main Results:
- 77% of participants reported worse sleep quality in the hospital compared to home.
- Noise (39%), vital sign checks (33%), and light (24%) were primary sleep disruptors.
- Men and patients in shared rooms were more susceptible to noise disruptions. Younger patients and those in shared rooms were more affected by light.
Conclusions:
- A significant number of hospitalized respiratory patients experience poorer sleep quality due to operational interruptions and noise.
- Patient age, gender, and room type are significant factors influencing sleep disruption.
- Further research is needed to evaluate strategies for reducing interruptions and noise to improve sleep quality and clinical outcomes.
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