The relationship between sleep quality and resilience among intensive care unit nurses: A cross-sectional study

Resilience is essential for intensive care unit (ICU) nurses, but poor sleep quality negatively affects their well-being and performance. This study analysed the link between sleep quality and resilience among 138 ICU nurses, considering socio-demographic variables (age, sex, education, professional experience). Data showed high rates of poor sleep (56.5%) and low and average resilience (84%). No significant relationship between socio-demographic variables and resilience or sleep quality was found, but a moderate negative correlation between sleep quality and resilience was identified (r = -.30; p < .001). Interventions to improve sleep and resilience are needed to enhance ICU nurses' well-being and performance. Increasing the level of resilience among ICU nurses is an important health-related protective factor. Moreover, an increase in resilience can enhance work commitment and improve their abilities to cope with many problems, ultimately contributing to their development.