Sleep quality and fatigue level of patients with coronary angiography

This study was conducted as a descriptive study to determine sleep quality and fatigue levels of patients undergoing angiography in coronary intensive care unit. The study was conducted between 15.12.2018-15.04.2019 in Yozgat City Hospital on individuals in coronary intensive care unit, who underwent angiography (n: 205). Data were obtained by using the Patient Identification Form, Richards-Campbell Sleep Scale, Brief Fatigue Inventory and Brief Fatigue Inventory. In the analysis of the data, t-test, one-way ANOVA and Pearson correlation coefficients were used to compare dependent and independent variables. The mean score of Richard's Campbell Sleep Scale was 46.01 ± 18.90 for the patients who were subjected to angiography in intensive care. The mean score of the Brief Fatigue Scale was 4.49 ± 1.99. It was detected that Richard's Campbell Sleep Scale average score negatively affects the Brief Fatigue Inventory and the mean score of the subscales. It is also identified that the patients fatigue levels increase as sleep quality decreases. Coronary angiography patients were found to have poor sleep quality and high fatigue levels, which was caused by various factors. In line with these results, it is recommended to implement nursing care plans and consultancy for sleep hygiene and activity planning at regular intervals for individuals at risk.