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KMID : 1034320180090010053
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Sleep Medicine Research
2018 Volume.9 No. 1 p.53 ~ p.57
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The Perceptions and Effects of Sleep Deprivation in a Department of Anesthesiology
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Sanders Megan
Perrie Helen
MCur Juan Scribante
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Abstract
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Background and Objective: Sleep deprivation has multiple pathophysiological, psychological and cognitive effects. The effects of sleep deprivation on anesthetists have been recognized both within and outside of the workplace. This study investigated the perceived effects of sleep deprivation on anesthetists. To document the longest time spent without sleep due to work schedule, to describe the perceptions of the effects of sleep deprivation and the degree of sleepiness and daytime fatigue symptoms using the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) and to describe measures taken by anesthetists to overcome sleepiness.
Methods: A prospective, contextual, descriptive research design was followed for the study. A convenience sample of anesthetists completed a questionnaire regarding perceptions and effects of sleep deprivation and the ESS. Data were descriptively analyzed.
Results: The mean [standard deviation (SD)] longest time spent without sleep due to work schedule was 31 (9.1) hours and all anesthetists felt that they had insufficient sleep due to work schedule, with 61 (57%) stating this occurred 1 to 2 nights per week. Effects of sleep deprivation included effects on academic development, feeling tired at work, difficulty in concentrating at work and feeling stressed or irritable. Dozing off in theatre both during a night call and a day shift at different frequencies were reported. Other effects on family and social life were described. The mean (SD) ESS score was 11.5 (4.4).
Conclusions: Anesthetists reported perceptions of inadequate sleep and the subsequent effects both at work and at home. Further research to determine the extent of sleep deprivation amongst anesthetists in South Africa is suggested.
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KEYWORD
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Epworth Sleepiness Scale, Anesthetist, Sleep deprivation
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