A Descriptive-Comparative and Correlational Study on The Effects of Shifting Schedules on Sleep Quality, Fatigue on Work Performance of Nurses in Selected Hospitals in Northern Samar

This study aimed to find the correlation of Shifting Schedule on the Quality of Sleep, Fatigue, and Work Performance of Nurses in Northern Samar. The study used a descriptive-correlational quantitative approach that was utilized by 60 Nurses from the Selected Hospitals in Northern Samar using a Validated Questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential statistics, such as frequency, mean, ANOVA, and Pearson correlation at α = 0.05, were used to analyze the data. The results showed that young, female, single nurses made up the majority of Northern Samar's nursing workforce, and most of them worked rotating shifts. In general, nurses had poor sleep quality, especially when it came to having trouble falling asleep and staying asleep long enough to feel rested. Physical tiredness and diminished focus at work were indicators of occupational fatigue, which was also frequently reported. In spite of these obstacles, nurses continued to perform at acceptable levels. Age and civil status had a significant impact on fatigue and sleep quality, according to statistical analysis, with younger and married nurses having more problems and that the only demographic factor that was found to significantly correlate with work performance was civil status. Additionally, while fatigue did not show a statistically significant correlation with work performance, sleep quality had a significant impact on it, accounting for 45.7% of its variance. Thus, this study highlights a Proposed Shifting Plan that was made with the results from the study and the literature it had.