Investigation of the Effect of Physical Activity Level on Sleep Quality and Fatigue in Academicians

February 17, 2019 updated by: Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Physical activity is closely associated with well-being condition and health development. The sleep quality and fatigue levels of individuals are also important components of health. Within the scope of our study, it is aimed to investigate the physical activity levels, sleep quality and fatigue levels of the academicians, who are generally working on a desk and we think that they live a sedentary life. Within the scope of this study, academicians were asked to respond to , International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-Short Form), general evaluation form, Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) .

Study Overview

Detailed Description

The aim of this study is to investigate that the effect of physical activity level on sleep quality and fatigue in academicians.

First of all, a form including the purpose of the study, demographic information, daily working hours and assignment durations, was arranged; then obtaining general information about academicians who participated in the study and the physical activity levels of the individuals with International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-Short Form); sleep quality with the Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI); fatigue levels with Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) were planned to be measured. On-line communication was preferred as a data collection tool for all these assessments. In order to prevent bias in the results of the study, it was planned to transmit the questionnaire on-line to the academicians working in any program of any higher education institution. In this way, the voluntary involvement of the participant or any other threat to abuse was prevented. In other words, it was planned to ensure that individuals answer or don't respond the form on a purely voluntary basis.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

50

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Contact Backup

Study Locations

    • Province
      • Ankara, Province, Turkey, 06270
        • Recruiting
        • Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Institute of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
        • Contact:
          • Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The academicians working in any department of any higher education institution.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

Volunteering, to work as academicians in any department of any higher education institution.

Exclusion Criteria:

refuse to participate in the study, not being an academician

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Other
  • Time Perspectives: Cross-Sectional

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Academicians
The academicians working in any program of any higher education institution
IPAQ has been developed to obtain valid and comparable information about the level of physical activity based on individual reports on daily physical activity in the international arena. This form consists of 7 questions; provides information about time spent in walking, moderate and violent activities, and time spent sitting. The calculation of the total score of the short form includes total of duration and frequency whom walking, moderate activity and severe activity. The energy required for the activities is calculated by the MET-minute score.Standard MET values for these activities has been established. These; Walking = 3.3 MET;Moderate Severe Physical Activity = 4.0 MET;Severe Physical Activity = 8.0 MET;Seating = 1.5 MET.Classification is based on the numerical data obtained.Accordingly,there are 3 activity levels: Inactive,minimal active and very active.
Other Names:
  • IPAQ-SF
It is a scale that provides information about the sleep quality of the individuals and the type and severity of the sleep disorder in the last month. It consists of 24 questions, 19 of which are evaluated. The PSQI consists of 1 total score and 7 sub-dimensions (subjective sleep quality, sleep latency, sleep duration, usual sleep efficiency, sleep disturbance, sleep medication use, daytime dysfunction). Each item in the scale has a value between 0 (no distress) and 3 (serious distress). The sum of the scores related to the seven sub-dimensions gives the total PSQI score. The score of each sub-dimension ranges from 0 to 3. The total PSQI score ranged from 0 to 21. While the sleep quality of the patients with a total score of 5 and below is considered as 'good'; >5 refers to poor sleep quality.
Other Names:
  • PSQI
Each question on this scale, which is composed of Likert type questions: 1.I strongly disagree 2.I do not agree 3.No tend to disagree 4. Indefinitely. The score of the scale, which consists of 9 questions, varies between 9-63. People are asked to mark the appropriate options for each question taking into account their status in the last 1 month period.
Other Names:
  • FSS
A form, which is prepared by us, including the purpose of the study, demographic information, daily working hours and assignment durations.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
The level of physical activity
Time Frame: 1 month
International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) consists of 7 questions;provides information about the level of physical activity in the last 7days.The calculation of the total score of the form includes total of duration and frequency whom walking,moderate activity and severe activity.The MET-minute scores;Walking 3.3MET,Moderate Severe Physical Activity 4MET,Severe Physical Activity 8MET,Seating 1.5MET.Classification is based on the numerical data obtained.Accordingly,there are 3 activity levels: Inactive,minimal active and very active.The lowest level of physical activity is inactive and the highest level of physical activity is very active.
1 month

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Sleep Quality
Time Frame: 1 month
The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) is a scale that provides information about the sleep quality of the individuals and the type and severity of the sleep disorder in the last month. It consists of 24 questions, 19 of which are evaluated. The PSQI consists of 1 total score and 7 sub-dimensions (subjective sleep quality, sleep latency, sleep duration, usual sleep efficiency, sleep disturbance, sleep medication use, daytime dysfunction). Each item in the scale has a value between 0 (no distress) and 3 (serious distress). The sum of the scores related to the seven sub-dimensions gives the total PSQI score. The score of each subdimension ranges from 0 to 3. The total PSQI score ranged from 0 to 21. While the sleep quality of the patients with a total score of 5 and below is considered as 'good'; >5 refers to poor sleep quality.
1 month
Fatigue Level
Time Frame: 1 month
Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) is one of the most commonly used self-report questionnaires to measure fatigue. Each question on this scale, which is composed of Likert type questions: 1.I strongly disagree 2.I do not agree 3.No tend to disagree 4. Indefinitely. The total score of the scale, which consists of 9 questions, varies between 9-63. People are asked to mark the appropriate options for each question taking into account their status in the last 1 month period. A total of 36 points and above indicate fatigue.
1 month

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Ertuğrul Demirdel, Asst. Prof., AYBU Faculty of Health Sciences Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

February 8, 2019

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

March 1, 2019

Study Completion (Anticipated)

March 31, 2019

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 13, 2019

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 13, 2019

First Posted (Actual)

February 15, 2019

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

February 19, 2019

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 17, 2019

Last Verified

February 1, 2019

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 284 (NHLBI)

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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