Prevalence of poor sleep quality among critical care unit nurses: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Nurses often suffer from poor sleep due to shift work and stress, affecting their performance and patient safety. Sleep issues like insomnia and sleepiness are common, leading to burnout and cognitive impairment. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of poor sleep quality (primary outcome) and, as secondary outcomes, the prevalence of sleepiness and insomnia severity among nurses in critical care units.

Method

A comprehensive search was conducted across the following databases: Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Cochrane Library, and CINAHL. Each database was searched from its inception to February 24, 2025. The keywords "Sleep Quality", "Insomnia", Sleepiness", "Prevalence", "Nurses", "Critical care unit", and their alternatives were searched using

SUBMITTER: Sanaie N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12659626 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature