Adherence
Healthcare workers (nurses and physicians) treating COVID-19 patients exhibit significantly elevated prevalence of sleep disturbances (34.8% for nurses, 41.6% for physicians) driven by workplace stress, anxiety, and exposure to the virus.
If you are a healthcare worker treating infectious disease patients, your risk of sleep disturbance is high (approx. 35-42%). This is driven by stress and anxiety, not just workload. Prioritize stress-reduction interventions and sleep hygiene protocols to protect your health and patient safety.
The prevalence of sleep disturbances in nurses and physicians is I2: 97.4% and I2: 97.3% respectively... the prevalence of sleep disturbances was approximated to be 34.8% (95% CI: 24.8-46.4%)... The prevalence of sleep disturbances in physicians caring for the COVID-19 patients was reported to be 41.6% (95% CI: 27.7-57%).
Why this rating
Systematic review and meta-analysis of 7 cross-sectional studies, though with high heterogeneity (I2 > 97%).
Source
The prevalence of sleep disturbances among physicians and nurses facing the COVID-19 patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Nader Salari et al. · Globalization and Health · 2020
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