The Effect of Sleep Disorders and Fatigue on In-vehicle Traffic Accidents

• DOI: 10.4274/nkmj.galenos.2022.65982
• Publication Date: 2022-12-15T14:38:33Z
• Authors: Selma TEKİN; Murat SEYİT
• Keywords: Sleep

Aim: Traffic accidents have been reported by the World Health Organization as a global problem affecting whole world.Many studies shown that majority of traffic are associated with inadequate and/or disturbed sleep.We aimed to define possible sleep disorders and chronic fatigue in people who had an in-vehicle accident applicable scales take necessary precautions. Materials Methods:Our study included 104 suitable general condition physical examination, applied Pamukkale University Faculty Medicine Emergency Service.For all patients, demographic data inquiries were made, 'Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS)', 'Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PUKİ)', 'Berlin Questionnaire' 'Fatigue Severity Scale' applied.Results: Increased daytime sleepiness was determined 10 (9.62%) according ESS, poor quality 15 (14.42%) PUKİ, high risk Obstructive apnea syndrome (OSAS) Berlin Questionnaire, 30 (29.1%) Fatigue Scale. Conclusion:In our study, we showed could various not diagnosed before.However, contrary what is mentioned literature, found prevalence OSAS be low.Necessary measures should taken minimize preventable while driving.In case suspicion respiratory disorder, which one frequently see, gold standard tests such polysomnography used before saying there no disorder scales, especially will driving profession.