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The Mediating Role of Sleep Quality Between Pre-Sleep Portable Media Device Use and Nursing Performance Publisher Pubmed



Salimi Pormehr P1 ; Saremi M2, 3 ; Khodakarim S4 ; Rahmani H5
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  1. 1. Healthcare Operations, Connect 2 Flexicare, Aylesbury, United Kingdom
  2. 2. Department of Ergonomics, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Chamran Highway, Velenjak Street, Tehran, 198353- 5511, Iran
  3. 3. Workplace Health Promotion Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Department of Epidemiology, Shiraz University of medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
  5. 5. Health Care Management Department, School of Allied Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Scientific Reports Published:2024


Abstract

The prevalence of portable media device (PMD) use has proliferated, potentially causing serious problems, particularly in critical situations. The main aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between pre-sleep PMD use and cognitive performance, as well as the mediating effects of sleep quality among nurses. A cross-sectional study was designed, with 200 registered nurses voluntarily participating. The average time spent on PMDs was self-reported. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, the epworth sleepiness scale, the Occupational cognitive failures questionnaire, and the Nursing Errors Questionnaire were used to collect data. Correlation analyses and structural equation modeling were conducted. Significant relationships were found between pre-sleep PMD use and all variables of interest. Sleep quality was significantly related to daytime sleepiness and occupational cognitive failures, mediating the effect of pre-sleep PMD use on these two variables. Problematic use of PMDs at bedtime may be considered an unsafe act for healthcare workers. Healthcare providers should be aware of the potential risks induced by excessive PMD use. Creating a culture of proper smartphone use is crucial for overcoming these challenges. © The Author(s) 2024.
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