Prevalence of sleep disturbances among emergency response team paramedics working in shift systems

Abstract

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The Effect of Shift Work on Sleep Patterns of Paramedics in Saudi Arabia

“…Insomnia, characterized by difficulty in initiating and maintaining sleep, is a common complaint among shift workers, including paramedics. 4 In Saudi Arabia, where the healthcare system is rapidly evolving, the prevalence of insomnia among paramedics has not been extensively studied. This gap highlights the need for targeted research to understand the magnitude and characteristics of insomnia in this specific demographic, considering cultural, environmental, and occupational factors unique to the region.…”

Effects of occupational safety performance on work engagement of emergency workers: mediating role of job satisfaction

“…Research has shown that there is a positive relationship between the measured level of employee engagement and business unit outcomes such as higher productivity, better quality, lower employee turnover, greater customer satisfaction, and increased profitability [11,12]. In addition, there are studies in the literature that reveal the relationship between occupational safety performance and employee engagement [13,14]. In these studies, it is seen that people who experience fewer work accidents have more work engagement.…”