Background
Sleep deprivation among staff nurses, characterized by insufficient sleep of less than 7-9 hours per night, can adversely affect their patient care abilities. This study aimed to assess the level of sleep deprivation among staff nurses, evaluate their patient care abilities, determine the correlation between sleep deprivation and patient care abilities, and identify associations between sleep deprivation/patient care abilities and selected demographic variables.
Objectives
The study employed a quantitative research approach with a descriptive correlational design. A total of 60 staff nurses from ICU, Post-Operative Ward, and Emergency Wards of SKIMS Soura were selected using non-probability purposive sampling. Sleep deprivation was assessed using a self-constructed Sleep Deprivation Checklist, while patient care abilities were evaluated using a Patient Care Ability Rating Scale.
Results
The results revealed that the majority of staff nurses experienced moderate sleep deprivation, while most exhibited good patient care abilities. A negative correlation was found between sleep deprivation and patient care abilities, indicating that as sleep deprivation increased, patient care abilities decreased. Furthermore, significant associations were found between sleep deprivation and working hours during night duty, as well as between gender and working hours with patient care ability. hours with patient care ability. Based on these findings, it is evident that interventions are needed to address sleep deprivation among staff nurses. Strategies to prevent sleep deprivation should be improved to ensure better patient outcomes. Additionally, efforts should be made to enhance the quality and duration of sleep for staff nurses, such as providing opportunities to nap during night duty or ensuring sufficient staffing during night shifts. These measures are crucial for promoting better patient care and overall well-being among staff nurses