Sleep Quality and Vigilance Differ Among Inpatient Nurses Based on the Unit Setting and Shift Worked

Objectives Sleepiness in nurses has been shown to impact patient care and safety. The objectives of this study are to measure sleep quality, sleepiness, fatigue, and vigilance in inpatient nurses and to assess how setting (intensive care unit versus the general floor) and shift worked (day versus night) affect these measures. Methods Nurses from both the ICU and floor were included in the study. Participants completed questionnaires assessing...