Exploring the impact of sleep knowledge on nurses’ psychological and physiological health: a descriptive study

Authors

  • Prakash Palanivelu College of Nursing, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7273-0200
  • Yuvaraj Arumugam Faculty of Adult Health Nursing, Oman College of Health Sciences, Muscat, Oman Author https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0931-2003
  • Kandasamy Muthugounder College of Nursing, Khamis Mushait, King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Author https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6584-0789
  • Nageshwar Venkatesh Reddy Department of Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Al Baha University, Al Baha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Author https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2685-391X
  • Veerabhadra Swamy Nursing Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Bisha, Bisha, Saudi Arabia Author https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6089-2715
  • Farzana Begum College of Nursing, Taif University, Saudi Arabia Author https://orcid.org/0009-0009-4631-6039
  • Manopriya Vijayan Faculty of Health Sciences, Villa College, Male’, Maldives Author https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0604-3599
  • Joseph Jeganathan Department of Nursing, College of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Bahrain, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0186-1019
  • Amirat Al-Sabeely Department of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Zagazig University, Egypt & Department of Maternal and Childhood Nursing, College of Nursing, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia Author https://orcid.org/0009-0003-5314-5721
  • Elturabi Elsayed Elkhider Ebrahim College of Nursing, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4339-9117
  • Arul Vellaiyan College of Nursing, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Author https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5363-2472
  • Mohammed Ateeg Abdelrahman Ahmed Department of Community and Mental Health, College of Nursing, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia Author
  • Elsadig Eltaher Hamed Abdulrahman Department of Medical and Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, Najran University, Saudi Arabia & Faculty of Nursing, Sinnar University, Sudan Author
  • Sadeq Abdo Mohammed Alwesabi Medical Surgical Nursing Department, College of Nursing, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia Author
  • Abdalla MohamedAhmed Osman Abdalla Department of Community and Mental Health, College of Nursing, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia Author
  • Elwaleed Idris Ali Sagiron Department of Community and Mental Health, College of Nursing, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia Author
  • Yahya Hussein Ahmed Abdalla College of Nursing, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia Author
  • Mohamed Saied Harfoush Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Damanhour University, Egypt & College of Applied Medical Sciences, Department of Nursing, Buraydah College, Buraydah - Qassim, KSA Author
  • Sharfeldin Mohammed Shuib Assistant Professor of Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing Sciences, Najran University, Saudi Arabia Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56294/saludcyt20251488

Keywords:

Nurses sleep knowledge, psychological and physiological well-being, patient care

Abstract

Introduction: Sleep plays a crucial role in nurses’ psychological and physiological well-being, yet heavy workloads and stress may compromise sleep quality. Understanding sleep disorders and their impact is essential for nurses' well-being and patient care.
Aim: To assess nurses' knowledge of sleep and its influence on sleep quality, stress levels, and patient care outcomes.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in three governmental hospitals: Damietta General Hospital, Cairo University Hospital, and Zagazig University Hospital. A stratified random sample of 246 nurses was selected using the G*Power program. Validated tools included the Knowledge of Sleep Disorders Scale (KSDS), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), Insomnia Severity Index (ISI), and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Pearson’s correlation.
Results: Nurses demonstrated moderate sleep knowledge (KSDS = 70.33±9.70) but poor sleep quality (PSQI = 9.8±1.11). Moderate daytime sleepiness was observed (ESS = 6.0±3.2), with moderate to severe insomnia (ISI = 21.9±1.36). Psychological distress levels were moderate (HADS anxiety = 7.2±3.2; depression = 5.8±3.1). Higher sleep knowledge correlated with better sleep outcomes.
Conclusion: Despite moderate knowledge of sleep disorders, nurses experience poor sleep quality, insomnia, and psychological distress. Knowledge alone is insufficient to improve sleep outcomes; targeted interventions and workplace support systems are essential to mitigate sleep disturbances and stress among nurses, ultimately enhancing both their well-being and patient care quality.

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Palanivelu P, Arumugam Y, Muthugounder K, Venkatesh Reddy N, Swamy V, Begum F, et al. Exploring the impact of sleep knowledge on nurses’ psychological and physiological health: a descriptive study. Salud, Ciencia y Tecnología [Internet]. 2025 Mar. 28 [cited 2025 Apr. 18];5:1488. Available from: https://sct.ageditor.ar/index.php/sct/article/view/1488