An Investigative Study of Sleep Habits, Burnout, and Perceived Stress in a Group of Healthcare Professionals
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.63278/jicrcr.vi.1637Abstract
Background: Healthcare Professionals , particularly Healthcare Professionals , face unique stressors that may contribute to sleep deprivation, burnout, and stress, impacting their well-being and job performance. Existing research has highlighted sleep disturbances, increased stress, and burnout, with disparities observed based on gender and training levels. This study aims to explore the relationship between sleep patterns, perceived stress, and burnout among Healthcare Professionals , with a focus on gender differences and the influence of training levels.
Methods: A cohort of 32 active-duty Healthcare Professionals participated in this descriptive study. Sleep patterns were monitored using actigraphy for 5 consecutive days. Participants also completed the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), and a two-item version of the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). Data were analyzed using SPSS 25.
Results: The average sleep duration for participants was 6.69 hours per night. Daytime sleepiness was minimal, with a mean ESS score of 6.81. Perceived stress levels were low overall (mean PSS score = 10.6), with female Healthcare Professionals reporting higher stress levels than their male counterparts. Burnout levels were generally low (mean MBI score = 3.66), but female Healthcare Professionals exhibited higher burnout compared to males, especially among residents. The sleep, stress, and burnout levels did not show significant variation across different training levels.
Conclusion: Healthcare Professionals in this study reported near-ideal sleep patterns and low levels of stress and burnout. Gender differences were observed, with female Healthcare Professionals reporting higher stress and burnout levels. While the results suggest that Healthcare Professionals are relatively well-rested, further research with larger, more diverse samples is needed to better understand the factors affecting physician well-being.
