Correlation between spiritual health and sleep quality in people with heart failure

Aim:

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between spiritual health and sleep quality in people with heart failure.

Background:

 The quality of sleep in patients with heart failure is unfavorable compared to healthy individuals. It is stated that in some societies, spirituality is related to mental health and sleep quality.

Method:

 In this descriptive correlational study, 207 people with heart failure, who were recruited in the study through convenience sampling method, were given demographic questionnaires, Pittsburgh sleep quality and Alison and Palutzian spiritual health questionnaires. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics in SPSS V24.

Findings:

The mean total score of sleep quality was 8.90±3.16; indicating that the sleep quality of people with heart failure was at an unfavorable level. The mean total score of spiritual health was 93.36±9.20; demonstrating that the level of spiritual health of the people with heart failure was moderately high. There was a statistically significant positive relationship between sleep quality and spiritual health (r=0.175, p=0.026).

Conclusion:

 People with heart failure who have higher spiritual health experience better sleep quality. It is recommended to pay attention to spiritual health as well as to the physical health of patients when planning caring programs for these people.