Analysis of the influencing factors on sleep quality of shift nurses in operating room

ObjectiveTo analyze the influencing factors on sleep quality of shift nurses in operating room using three-factor scale model.

MethodsA total of 513 operating room shift nurses were surveyed using the Pittsburgh sleep quality index(PSQI), and the data was analyzed using three-factor scale model(including sleep efficiency, sleep quality and daily life dysfunction).

ResultsThe differences of PSQI among nurses with different labor relation, age and shift work experience were statistically significant(P < 0.05 to P < 0.01), while the differences of PSQI among nurses with only child, different marital status and children were not statistically significant(P>0.05).The results of multiple regression analysis showed that the shift experience was an independent influencing factor of sleep quality(P < 0.01).Among different shift work experience nurses, there was no statistical significance in the use of sleep medication and dimension of sleep disorder(P>0.05), and the differences of other dimensions and three factors were statistically significant(P < 0.05 to P < 0.01).The scores of PSQI factor 1, 2 and 3 in the shift nurses were higher than those in no shift experience nurses(P < 0.05), and the scores of PSQI factor 1 and 2 in the shift nurses within 6 months were also higher than those in no shift experience nurses(P < 0.05).The shift work experience was an independent influencing factor of sleep efficiency, sleep quality and dysfunction in daily life(P < 0.01).

ConclusionsThe sleep quality of the operating room nurses with shift work experience within 6 months or shift work in progress is poor.The hospital should take appropriate intervention measures to improve the sleep quality of the operating room nurses.