Sleep in scrubs : identifying and managing sleep disorders among nurses at a case company in Manila

Date

2026

Adviser

Lea C. Garcia

Principal

Mabel S. Buela

Abstract

Sleep disorders are medical conditions that disrupt the quality, quantity, or timing of sleep, leading to physical, mental, and occupational consequences that impair daily functioning and overall health. This study aimed to 1) determine the types of sleep disorders experienced by nurses at a case company in Manila, 2) identify the various factors contributing to sleep disorders among nurses, 3) assess the relationship between the contributing factors and sleep disorders, and 4) recommend strategies and interventions to help prevent or manage sleep disorders among nurses. This quantitative, cross-sectional study was conducted between November and December 2025. The validated SLEEP-50 and researcher-made questionnaires were utilized to collect data on sleep disorders experienced by nurses and their contributing factors, with the SLEEP-50 serving only as a screening tool and not as an official diagnostic instrument for sleep disorders, while a chi-square test of independence was used to analyze the association between them. A total of 42 nurses from the case company participated in the study, where 50% experienced sleep disorders, while 50% did not. Sleep disorders were prevalent among nurses in the case company, with half of the respondents experiencing at least one type of sleep disorder. The prevalent sleep disorders were apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome/periodic limb movement, and circadian rhythm disorder, where narcolepsy had the highest prevalence rate (37.5%), and sleep apnea had the lowest (2.4%). The results highlighted that sleep disorders among nurses in the case company are influenced by a combination of work-related conditions, behavioral patterns, and individual health factors. Furthermore, findings revealed that both pharmacological and nonpharmacological approaches are used in managing sleep disorders, depending on the type and severity of the condition. Future studies should consider increasing the sample size, employing a longitudinal, interventional research design, using objective physiological measurement tools, and widening and diversifying the demographic profile of participants.

Language

English

Location

UP Rural High School

Document Type

Capstone

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