Exploring Sleep Disturbance and Fatigue Level Among Critical Care Nurses in Jordan.

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Critical Care Medicine
• Sleep Science

Background:

• Critical care nurses face demanding work environments with long shifts and high stress.
• Sleep disturbances and fatigue are prevalent issues impacting this profession.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the prevalence of sleep disturbances and fatigue among critical care nurses.
• To examine the correlation between sleep quality and fatigue levels in this population.

Main Methods:

• A cross-sectional study involving 104 critical care nurses from 6 government hospitals.
• Validated self-reported measures, including the Richards-Campbell Sleep Scale and Fatigue Assessment Scale, were utilized.

Main Results:

• Nurses reported moderate sleep disturbance (average SQ score 57.57) and notable fatigue, especially physical exhaustion.
• Poorer sleep quality was significantly correlated with higher fatigue levels (R = -0.234, P = .017).
• Age and gender were associated with fatigue, while experience and shift type did not significantly affect sleep quality.

Conclusions:

• There is a significant link between poor sleep quality and increased fatigue in critical care nurses.
• Interventions focused on sleep hygiene and fatigue management are urgently needed.
• Strategies like structured shifts can enhance nurse well-being and patient safety.