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O efeito da qualidade do sono na fadiga e cognição subjetiva dos profissionais de saúde
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A qualidade do sono é um fator crucial que afeta significativamente a saúde física e mental dos indivíduos, especialmente no contexto dos profissionais de saúde. Estudos têm demonstrado que a qualidade do sono está associada a níveis elevados de fadiga e a comprometimentos cognitivos, afetando o desempenho e o bem-estar.
O objetivo principal deste estudo foi investigar a relação entre a qualidade do sono e os índices de fadiga e a perceção de cognição alterada dos profissionais de saúde. Para tal, foram utilizados instrumentos padronizados, como o Índice de Qualidade de Sono de Pittsburgh (PSQI), a Escala de Saúde do Sono (SHS), e o Fatigue and Altered Cognition Scale (FACS), além do Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS).
Os resultados obtidos evidenciaram uma relação negativa significativa entre a má qualidade do sono e os níveis de fadiga e cognição alterada, estando em conformidade com os resultados de estudos prévios.
Estas evidências sublinham a necessidade de intervenções que consciencializem e promovam uma melhor qualidade de sono entre os profissionais de saúde. Melhorar a qualidade do sono beneficia a saúde e o bem-estar destes profissionais, como aumenta também a segurança e a eficácia na prestação de cuidados de saúde aos pacientes. Desta forma, este estudo, contribui para o desenvolvimento do conhecimento sobre a qualidade do sono e os seus efeitos no humor, fadiga e cognição percebida dos profissionais de saúde, demonstrando que esta população é alvo de risco no que diz respeito à qualidade e/ou quantidade de sono.
Sleep quality is a crucial factor that significantly affects the physical and mental health of individuals, especially in the context of healthcare professionals. Studies have shown that sleep quality is associated with elevated levels of fatigue and cognitive impairments, affecting performance and well-being. The main objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between sleep quality and levels of fatigue and perceived altered cognition among healthcare professionals. To this end, standardized instruments were used, such as the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), the Sleep Health Scale (SHS), and the Fatigue and Altered Cognition Scale (FACS), in addition to the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). The results obtained showed a significant negative relationship between poor sleep quality and levels of fatigue and altered cognition, consistent with the findings of previous studies. These findings underscore the need for interventions that raise awareness and promote better sleep quality among healthcare professionals. Improving sleep quality benefits the health and well-being of these professionals and also enhances the safety and effectiveness of healthcare delivery to patients. Thus, this study contributes to the development of knowledge about sleep quality and its effects on mood, fatigue, and perceived cognition among healthcare professionals, demonstrating that this population is at risk regarding sleep quality and/or quantity.
Sleep quality is a crucial factor that significantly affects the physical and mental health of individuals, especially in the context of healthcare professionals. Studies have shown that sleep quality is associated with elevated levels of fatigue and cognitive impairments, affecting performance and well-being. The main objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between sleep quality and levels of fatigue and perceived altered cognition among healthcare professionals. To this end, standardized instruments were used, such as the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), the Sleep Health Scale (SHS), and the Fatigue and Altered Cognition Scale (FACS), in addition to the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). The results obtained showed a significant negative relationship between poor sleep quality and levels of fatigue and altered cognition, consistent with the findings of previous studies. These findings underscore the need for interventions that raise awareness and promote better sleep quality among healthcare professionals. Improving sleep quality benefits the health and well-being of these professionals and also enhances the safety and effectiveness of healthcare delivery to patients. Thus, this study contributes to the development of knowledge about sleep quality and its effects on mood, fatigue, and perceived cognition among healthcare professionals, demonstrating that this population is at risk regarding sleep quality and/or quantity.
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Qualidade do sono Profissionais de saúde Fadiga Cognição Sleep quality Healthcare workers Fatigue Cognition