International Journal of Indian Medicine

ISSN: 0000-0000

Year: 2023 |Volume: 4 | Issue: 02


An observational study to assess the symptoms of suppression of sleep-in night duty doctors, nurses and engineers.

About Author

Bhat Prithvi.1 , P .S. Swathilakshmi2 , Purohit Rohini3 , Shetty Susheel4

1Second year P.G. Scholar, Department of Kayachikitsa, Alva’s Ayurveda Medical College, Karnataka, India.

2Second year P.G. Scholar, Department of Kayachikitsa, Alva’s Ayurveda Medical College, Karnataka, India.

3Associate Professor, Department of Panchakarma, Alva’s Ayurveda Medical College, Karnataka, India.

4Professor and HOD, Department of Kayachikitsa, Alva’s Ayurveda Medical College, Karnataka, India.


Date of Acceptance: 2023-02-04

Date of Publication:2023-02-15

Correspondence Address:

Dr.Prithvi Bhat Second year P.G. Scholar, Department of Kayachikitsa, Alva’s Ayurveda Medical College, Moodbidri-574227, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, India. Email: prithvigurumane@gmail.com, Contact No.7349158836
Article-ID:IJIM_218_02_23 https://ijim.co.in

Keywords: Nidra, Vegadharana, Bhootadhatri, Trayopasthambha


Source of Support: Nill

Conflict of Interest: None declared


Abstract


Introduction: Ayurveda explains the adverse effects of  Vegadharana , i.e. the urges which  are suppressed by force. Suppression of sleep is one among them. There are certain professions where suppression of sleep becomes inevitable, which includes night duty doctors, nurses and engineers. Hence this study is intending to understand  the health status of these professionals.  Objectives: To evaluate the concept of  Suppression of sleep  and its effect   in  Night duty workers. Materials and methods: In this observational study 30 samples were selected  randomly based on above mentioned profession. Questionnaire was framed and sent through google form. The data collected was analysed using Graphpad software. Results : Out of 30 samples, statistical significant results were obtained in factors of Apakti(Indigestion), Angamarda(Body pain) and Akshigourava(Heaviness in the eyes). Conclusion :  The study shed light on the relevance of  Vegadhara concept which in turn would help to treat these symptoms as per the principles of  Vegadharana. Hence the symptoms formed are due to sleep suppression at night, inspite of many these individuals covering up the loss of sleep during day. It indicates that their nature of work must be considered seriously and steps to be taken to improve their health.