Relationships Between Remote Learning Modalities and Nursing Students' Perceptions of Their Sleep Quality During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

Background:The relationship between learning modalities and nursing students' sleep quality during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is unknown. Purpose: This study examined the relationships between remote learning and the sleep quality of nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Using a cross-sectional descriptive design, 890 nursing students were surveyed online to identify sleeping habits and learning modalities. Results: There were no significant correlations between remote learning hours, self-reported sleep hours, and sleep quality. The asynchronous-only group reported better sleep quality than the in-person and online hybrid group after controlling for health conditions and grade point average. Students who reported that remote learning had impacted their sleep had poorer sleep quality. Conclusions: This study provides insight into how different learning modalities impact nursing students' sleep quality during the pandemic.

Factors Associated With Sleep Quality Among Undergraduate Nursing Students During Clinical Practicums

“…Evidence has revealed that college students' general perceptions of sleep quality may be influenced by factors such as age, gender, ethnicity, years of college, and work experience. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] Ngo et al 5 found that age was the influential predictor of sleep quality, with younger nursing students having worse sleep quality. Gender differences also found that female college students tend to be prone to poor sleep quality and at high risk for sleep disturbances.…”

“…Evidence has revealed that college students’ general perceptions of sleep quality may be influenced by factors such as age, gender, ethnicity, years of college, and work experience 1-9. Ngo et al5 found that age was the influential predictor of sleep quality, with younger nursing students having worse sleep quality.…”