Sleep Quality Perception among Nursing Students: Literature Review

Abstract

Sleep is a vital part of a person's daily life. It is also a crucial component of nursing education. This article presents a comprehensive literature review of existing literature focusing on the perception of sleep quality among nursing students. A systematic approach was used to gather, analyze, and synthesize relevant studies published in peer-reviewed journals. The review aimed to assess the prevalence and severity of Sleep Quality Perception Among Nursing Students and explore correlates of Sleep Quality Perception. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using critical appraisal tools. Themes related to the prevalence of preoperative Sleep Quality, demographic factors influencing Sleep Quality levels, and effective interventions for enhancing sleep quality perception were identified. The findings suggest that universities and healthcare institutions need to institute constructive mechanisms to educate students on the importance of sleep hygiene and help them incorporate it into their hectic schedules. This could provide practical suggestions for modifications in nursing education systems in different cultural contexts to improve students' sleep quality, improve their academic clinical performance, and optimize their academic experience in nursing schools around the globe. The findings indicate that universities and health institutions must establish constructive mechanisms to educate students about the importance of sleep hygiene and help them integrate it into their hectic schedules. Interventions such as promoting regular sleep habits, raising awareness of the dangers of sleep deprivation, and providing support to people who suffer from sleep disorders should be considered. In addition, further research is needed to understand the long-term effects of poor sleep quality in nursing students and how effective sleep hygiene can contribute positively to their professional abilities.