title: Shift worked, quality of sleep, and elevated body mass index in pediatric nurses.
abstract: Using the Neuman Systems Model framework, the relationship between shift worked, quality of sleep, and body mass index (BMI) was explored in nurses working at least 8 hours per shift on units providing 24-hour care at a Magnet recognized, Midwestern free-standing pediatric hospital. Electronic surveys collected demographic data and the Pittsburgh Quality of Sleep Index (PSQI) measured sleep quality. Sleep quality was not significantly correlated to elevated BMI >30. Night shift participants' reported fairly bad to very bad sleep quality scores at higher rates than day shift participants. Study findings will inform nurses and organizations concerned with maintaining a healthy workforce.
authors.affiliation: Akron Children's Hospital, One Perkins Square, Akron, OH. Electronic address: jhuth@chmca.org.
authors.forename: Jennifer J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Huth
authors.forename: Aris
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Eliades
authors.forename: Colleen
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Handwork
authors.forename: Jennifer L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Englehart
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Messenger
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D015992:Body Mass Index; D006801:Humans; D009726:Nurses; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016272:Occupational Health; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012890:Sleep
keywords: Neuman Systems Model; Nurse body mass index; Nurse obesity; Nurse shift work; Pediatric nurse; Research; Sleep quality