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Sleep Quality and Mood State in Resident Physicians during COVID-19 Pandemic

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  • Chiara Costa

    (Clinical and Experimental Medicine Department, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy)

  • Michele Teodoro

    (Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, Occupational Medicine Section, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy)

  • Giusi Briguglio

    (Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, Occupational Medicine Section, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy)

  • Ermanno Vitale

    (Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, Occupational Medicine Section, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy)

  • Federica Giambò

    (Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, Occupational Medicine Section, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy)

  • Giuliano Indelicato

    (Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, Occupational Medicine Section, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy)

  • Elvira Micali

    (Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, Occupational Medicine Section, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy)

  • Sebastiano Italia

    (Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, Occupational Medicine Section, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy)

  • Concettina Fenga

    (Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, Occupational Medicine Section, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy)

Abstract

Since the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) has spread worldwide, healthcare workers—resident physicians in particular—have been hugely involved in facing the COVID-19 pandemic, experiencing unprecedented challenges in fighting the disease. We aimed to evaluate the prevalence of poor sleep quality, daytime sleepiness, and alterations in mood state profiles in this category. This cross-sectional study, conducted in 2020, enrolled 119 subjects from a university hospital in southern Italy. Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and Profile of Mood States (POMS) questionnaires were administered to physicians divided into four areas: anesthesiology, medicine, service, and surgery. In the overall sample, approximately 45% reported poor sleep quality, although only nine subjects (8%) reported an ESS score that suggested excessive daytime sleepiness. Alterations in mood profiles were also observed; the Vigor and Fatigue factors were the most altered. In particular, anesthesiologists seem to be the most affected category, showing a profound decrease in Vigor with a concomitant increase in Fatigue. Considering the possible consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, preventive measures should be adopted, especially those aimed at facilitating a better turnover of physicians, optimizing the working schedule, and improving the organization of work.

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  • Chiara Costa & Michele Teodoro & Giusi Briguglio & Ermanno Vitale & Federica Giambò & Giuliano Indelicato & Elvira Micali & Sebastiano Italia & Concettina Fenga, 2021. "Sleep Quality and Mood State in Resident Physicians during COVID-19 Pandemic," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(15), pages 1-10, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:15:p:8023-:d:604039
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    1. Giusi Briguglio & Michele Teodoro & Sebastiano Italia & Francesca Verduci & Manuela Pollicino & Manuela Coco & Annalisa De Vita & Elvira Micali & Angela Alibrandi & Giuseppe Lembo & Chiara Costa & Con, 2021. "Salivary Biomarkers and Work-Related Stress in Night Shift Workers," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(6), pages 1-12, March.
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