Mansor, Sinar Arina and Shamsudin, Mohd Zubairy (2024) Fatigue dynamics in healthcare workers in Kuantan, Pahang: a cross-sectional study. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences (IJAHS), 8 (5). pp. 64-73. E-ISSN 2600-8491
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Abstract
Background: This study investigates the prevalence and factors contributing to chronic and acute fatigue, as well as intershift recovery among healthcare workers in a private hospital in Kuantan, Malaysia. Methods: Using a cross-sectional design, data were collected from 182 healthcare professionals through a structured questionnaire, including the Occupational Fatigue Exhaustion Recovery (OFER) Scale. Results: Results indicate that a significant proportion of participants experience moderate to high levels of chronic fatigue and low to moderate acute fatigue, with intershift recovery also rated similarly. Key sociodemographic factors such as age, gender, job profession, and sleep quality were found to significantly influence fatigue levels. Notably, younger healthcare workers reported higher chronic fatigue, while female workers exhibited greater acute fatigue compared to males. Conclusion: The findings highlight the urgent need for effective fatigue management strategies within healthcare settings to enhance worker well-being and patient safety. This research provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by healthcare workers in Malaysia and underscores the importance of addressing fatigue related issues in the healthcare sector.
| Item Type: | Article (Journal) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Occupational fatigue; Healthcare workers; Intershift recovery; Fatigue management |
| Subjects: | R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA790 Mental Health. Mental Illness Prevention |
| Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): | Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences > Department of Biomedical Science (Effective:1st July 2011) |
| Depositing User: | Dr MOHD ZUBAIRY SHAMSUDIN |
| Date Deposited: | 09 Jan 2025 15:53 |
| Last Modified: | 09 Jan 2025 15:53 |
| URI: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/117562 |
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