Nurses' Perspectives on the Sleep Quality of Hospitalized Patients in Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sleep quality is crucial for patient recovery and well-being, yet hospitalized patients often suffer from poor sleep due to environmental disruptions, clinical routines, and psychosocial stressors. While these challenges are well-documented, qualitative insights into nurses' perspectives-essential frontline providers shaping the sleep environment-are scarce, especially within rapidly evolving healthcare systems like Saudi Arabia's. This study explores nurses' perceptions of factors influencing patient sleep quality in a private hospital in Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, and identifies strategies for improvement.

Methods

We conducted a qualitative, cross-sectional study using semi-structured interviews with 14 registered nurses from diverse nationalities, specialties (Obst

SUBMITTER: El Arab RA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11858348 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature