Atypical work schedules are associated with poor sleep quality and mental health in Taiwan female nurses

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Title:	Atypical work schedules are associated with poor sleep quality and mental health in Taiwan female nurses
Authors:	Lin PC;Chen CH;Pan SM;Pan CH;Chen CJ;Chen YM;Hung HC;Wu MT
Date:	2011
Issue Date:	2012-09-21T02:57:33Z (UTC)
Abstract:	PURPOSE:To investigate the effects of shift work schedules on sleep quality and mental health in female nurses in south Taiwan. METHODS:This study recruited 1,360 female registered nurses in the Kaohsiung area for the first survey, and among them, 769 nurses had a rotation shift schedule. Among the 769 rotation shift work nurses, 407 completed another second survey 6-10 months later. Data collection included demographic variables, work status, shift work schedule, sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index), and mental health (Chinese Health Questionnaire-12). RESULTS:Nurses on rotation shift had the poor sleep quality and mental health compared to nurses on day shift. The nurses on rotation shift had a relatively higher OR of reporting poor sleep quality and poor mental health (OR, 2.26; 95% CI, 1.57-3.28; and OR, 1.91; 95% CI, 1.39-2.63, respectively). Additionally, rotation shift nurses who had ≥2 days off after their most recent night shifts showed significantly improved sleep quality and mental health (PSQI decreased of 1.23 and CHQ-12 decreased of 0.86, respectively). Comparison of sleep quality between the first and second surveys showed aggravated sleep quality only in nurses who had an increased frequency of night shifts. CONCLUSION:Female nurses who have a rotation shift work schedule tend to experience poor sleep quality and mental health, but their sleep quality and mental health improve if they have ≥2 days off after their most recent night shifts. This empirical information is useful for optimizing work schedules for nurses.
Relation:	Int Arch Occup Environ Health. 2011 Dec 30
Appears in Collections:	[Department of Nursing] Papers

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