Research progress of non-pharmacological interventions for sleep quality among shift work nurses

doi:10.3761/j.issn.0254-1769.2025.05.018

Abstract

Abstract:

The majority of shift work nurses have poor sleep quality，and chronic low quality sleep can adversely affect their physical and mental health，work performance，and patient safety. Non-pharmacologic interventions have a high safety profile and can be effective in improving sleep quality. This article reviews the factors affecting sleep quality，the theoretical basis，non-pharmacological interventions，and their effects among nurses at home and abroad，and proposes an outlook for the future，aims to provide theoretical guidance for the development of well-targeted and scientifically sound intervention programmes in the future.

Key words: Shift Works, Nurses, Sleep Quality, Non-Pharmacological Interventions, Nursing Administration Research

摘要：

轮班制护士群体睡眠质量普遍较低，长期的低质量睡眠会对其身心健康、日常工作及患者安全造成不良影响；非药物干预具有较高的安全性，且已被证实可以有效改善睡眠质量。该文针对国内外护士睡眠质量的影响因素，轮班制护士非药物干预的理论基础、方式及效果进行综述，并提出相关建议，旨在为今后制订具有针对性、科学合理的干预方案提供理论指导。

关键词: 轮班制, 护士, 睡眠质量, 非药物干预, 护理管理研究

DU Jie, YU Qiang, LI Yamin. Research progress of non-pharmacological interventions for sleep quality among shift work nurses[J]. Chinese Journal of Nursing, 2025, 60(5): 629-634.

杜洁, 余强, 李亚敏. 轮班制护士睡眠质量非药物干预的研究进展[J]. 中华护理杂志, 2025, 60(5): 629-634.

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