Clinical Research

Evaluation of Sleep Quality and Related Factors in Patients Applied to the Occupational Diseases Clinic in a University Hospital

Volume: 12 Number: 1 June 5, 2026
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Evaluation of Sleep Quality and Related Factors in Patients Applied to the Occupational Diseases Clinic in a University Hospital

Abstract

Aims: Sleep is one of the indispensable elements of a healthy life. Sleep is the period in which the body and brain rest, regulate memory functions and prepare for a new day. In this current research, it is aimed to assess the association between sleep quality and working conditions and individual characteristics in patients who admitted to the Occupational Diseases Polyclinic of a university hospital. Material and Methods: This study was conducted on data collected using the 11-question Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and the occupational disease anamnesis form from patients who admitted to the Occupational Diseases Outpatient clinic of a university medical school hospital between November 2018 and November 2019. The study was designed as a cross-sectional study. Results: According to the PSQI scoring, only 21 (13%) of 162 participants were in the good sleep group. According to the PSQI sleep quality was observed as worse among women, those under the age of 40, those with painful complaints and those with occupational diseases (p<0.05). Although sleep quality did not differ significantly between participants working in shifts and those not working in a shift system, smoking was significantly more prevalent among shift workers. Conclusion: In order to eliminate gender-based differences in sleep quality, gender-equal policies should be adopted and implemented. The presence of pain is one of the crucial factors that impair sleep quality. In order to prevent chronic exposure to occupational risk factors in workplaces, workplace policies that implement occupational health and hygiene programs and prioritize employee health should be adopted.

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Ethical Statement

This study was designed as a cross-sectional study. Ethical approval was obtained from the ege University Faculty of Medicine Non-Interventional Ethics Committee with the date and number 16.10.2018 - 18-10.1/5.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Work and Occupational Diseases

Journal Section

Clinical Research

Publication Date

June 5, 2026

Submission Date

March 25, 2025

Acceptance Date

July 2, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 12 Number: 1

APA
Kayacan Başer, N., Yurt Ak, Y., & Türk, M. (2026). Evaluation of Sleep Quality and Related Factors in Patients Applied to the Occupational Diseases Clinic in a University Hospital. Akdeniz Tıp Dergisi, 12(1). https://doi.org/10.53394/akd.1665287
AMA
1.Kayacan Başer N, Yurt Ak Y, Türk M. Evaluation of Sleep Quality and Related Factors in Patients Applied to the Occupational Diseases Clinic in a University Hospital. Akd Med J. 2026;12(1). doi:10.53394/akd.1665287
Chicago
Kayacan Başer, Nergis, Yasemin Yurt Ak, and Meral Türk. 2026. “Evaluation of Sleep Quality and Related Factors in Patients Applied to the Occupational Diseases Clinic in a University Hospital”. Akdeniz Tıp Dergisi 12 (1). https://doi.org/10.53394/akd.1665287.
EndNote
Kayacan Başer N, Yurt Ak Y, Türk M (June 1, 2026) Evaluation of Sleep Quality and Related Factors in Patients Applied to the Occupational Diseases Clinic in a University Hospital. Akdeniz Tıp Dergisi 12 1
IEEE
[1]N. Kayacan Başer, Y. Yurt Ak, and M. Türk, “Evaluation of Sleep Quality and Related Factors in Patients Applied to the Occupational Diseases Clinic in a University Hospital”, Akd Med J, vol. 12, no. 1, June 2026, doi: 10.53394/akd.1665287.
ISNAD
Kayacan Başer, Nergis - Yurt Ak, Yasemin - Türk, Meral. “Evaluation of Sleep Quality and Related Factors in Patients Applied to the Occupational Diseases Clinic in a University Hospital”. Akdeniz Tıp Dergisi 12/1 (June 1, 2026). https://doi.org/10.53394/akd.1665287.
JAMA
1.Kayacan Başer N, Yurt Ak Y, Türk M. Evaluation of Sleep Quality and Related Factors in Patients Applied to the Occupational Diseases Clinic in a University Hospital. Akd Med J. 2026;12. doi:10.53394/akd.1665287.
MLA
Kayacan Başer, Nergis, et al. “Evaluation of Sleep Quality and Related Factors in Patients Applied to the Occupational Diseases Clinic in a University Hospital”. Akdeniz Tıp Dergisi, vol. 12, no. 1, June 2026, doi:10.53394/akd.1665287.
Vancouver
1.Nergis Kayacan Başer, Yasemin Yurt Ak, Meral Türk. Evaluation of Sleep Quality and Related Factors in Patients Applied to the Occupational Diseases Clinic in a University Hospital. Akd Med J. 2026 Jun. 1;12(1). doi:10.53394/akd.1665287