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Fatigue dynamics in healthcare workers in Kuantan, Pahang: a cross-sectional study

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...

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Main Authors: Mansor, Sinar Arina, Shamsudin, Mohd Zubairy
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Language:English
Published: IIUM Press 2024
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RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
RA790 Mental Health. Mental Illness Prevention
Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/117562/7/117562_Fatigue%20dynamics%20in%20healthcare%20workers%20in%20Kuantan%2C%20Pahang.pdf
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spelling my.iium.irep.1175622025-01-09T07:53:05Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/117562/ Fatigue dynamics in healthcare workers in Kuantan, Pahang: a cross-sectional study Mansor, Sinar Arina Shamsudin, Mohd Zubairy RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine RA790 Mental Health. Mental Illness Prevention 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. IIUM Press 2024-12-27 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/117562/7/117562_Fatigue%20dynamics%20in%20healthcare%20workers%20in%20Kuantan%2C%20Pahang.pdf 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 https://journals.iium.edu.my/ijahs/index.php/IJAHS/article/view/972
institution Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia
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topic RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
RA790 Mental Health. Mental Illness Prevention
spellingShingle RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
RA790 Mental Health. Mental Illness Prevention
Mansor, Sinar Arina
Shamsudin, Mohd Zubairy
Fatigue dynamics in healthcare workers in Kuantan, Pahang: a cross-sectional study
description 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.
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author Mansor, Sinar Arina
Shamsudin, Mohd Zubairy
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Shamsudin, Mohd Zubairy
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title Fatigue dynamics in healthcare workers in Kuantan, Pahang: a cross-sectional study
title_short Fatigue dynamics in healthcare workers in Kuantan, Pahang: a cross-sectional study
title_full Fatigue dynamics in healthcare workers in Kuantan, Pahang: a cross-sectional study
title_fullStr Fatigue dynamics in healthcare workers in Kuantan, Pahang: a cross-sectional study
title_full_unstemmed Fatigue dynamics in healthcare workers in Kuantan, Pahang: a cross-sectional study
title_sort fatigue dynamics in healthcare workers in kuantan, pahang: a cross-sectional study
publisher IIUM Press
publishDate 2024
url http://irep.iium.edu.my/117562/7/117562_Fatigue%20dynamics%20in%20healthcare%20workers%20in%20Kuantan%2C%20Pahang.pdf
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