@article{ref1,
title="Short sleep duration among Thai nurses: influences on fatigue, daytime sleepiness, and occupational errors",
journal="Journal of occupational health",
year="2018",
author="Chaiard, Jindarat and Deeluea, Jirawan and Suksatit, Benjamas and Songkham, Wanpen and Inta, Nonglak",
volume="60",
number="5",
pages="348-355",
abstract="OBJECTIVES: This study was conducted to: 1) describe sleep duration, fatigue, daytime sleepiness, and occupational errors among Thai nurses and 2) explore the influence of sleep duration on fatigue, daytime sleepiness, and occupational errors. <br><br>METHODS: A cross-sectional design was implemented. A convenience sample of 233 full-time nurses with at least one year of work experience was recruited to participate in the study. Data were collected using self-reported questionnaires and 1-week sleep diaries. Descriptive and logistic regression statistics were performed using SPSS software. <br><br>RESULTS: The mean total sleep time was 6.2 hours. Of the total participants, 75.9% (n=167) experienced short sleep duration, 38.2% (n=84) experienced fatigue, and 49.5% (n=109) experienced excessive daytime sleepiness. Occupational errors were reported by 11.7% (n=25). Medication errors, incorrectly performed procedures, and needle stick injuries were reported by 6.5% (n=13), 5.6% (n=12), and 4.7% (n=10), respectively, of participants performing the associated activities. The &quot;Short Sleep Duration&quot; group experienced more fatigue (p=.044) and excessive daytime sleepiness (p=.001) compared with the &quot;Adequate Sleep Duration&quot; group. Although occupational errors were more common in the &quot;Short Sleep Duration&quot; group, the difference between the two groups did not reach the level of statistical significance. Multivariable logistic regression analysis found that short sleep duration was a statistically significant risk factor for excessive daytime sleepiness (OR=2.47, 95% CI=1.18-5.19). <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The majority of registered nurses experience short sleep duration. Short sleep duration increased the risk of excessive daytime sleepiness but not fatigue or occupational errors. Adequate night-time sleep is paramount for preventing daytime sleepiness and achieving optimal work performance.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1341-9145",
doi="10.1539/joh.2017-0258-OA",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1539/joh.2017-0258-OA"
}