Effect of Nursing Approach Based on Levine’s Conservation Model on Fatigue, Depression and Sleep Quality among Postpartum Women

Hassan, Sara Saied; Afify, Ola

doi:10.21608/pssjn.2025.399761.1370

Effect of Nursing Approach Based on Levine’s Conservation Model on Fatigue, Depression and Sleep Quality among Postpartum Women

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

sara saied hassan ¹
Ola Afify ²

¹ suez canal university.. faculty of nursing.. obstetric and gynecological nursing department

² Faculty of Nursing, Benha University, Egypt

10.21608/pssjn.2025.399761.1370

Abstract

Background: A critical period for women and their families is the postpartum period. There are physical, social, and emotional changes that can result in increased fatigue, depression, and a decrease in both the quality and quantity of sleep. The aim of this research was to evaluate the effect of nursing approach based on Levine’s conservation model on fatigue depression, and sleep quality among postpartum women. Design: A quasi-experimental design (Two-Group: control group and study group, Pre/Post study design). Setting: The research was conducted at antenatal outpatient clinic and postpartum unit in Obstetrics and gynecological department in Benha University Hospital. Data collection tools: Four tools were used: A structured interviewing questionnaire, Visual similarity scale for fatigue, Patient health questionnaire-9 and the Groningen sleep quality Scale. Results: After applying Levine's conservation model, the study group of women reported significantly better sleep, vitality, depression, and fatigue than the control group of women. Additionally, the Levine conservation model found a negative correlation between the total sleep quality and the total depression and fatigue score of the women in both groups who were studied. This correlation was highly statistically significant. There was a positive statistically significant correlation between total energy and total sleep quality in both groups. Conclusion: The implementation of Levine’s conservation model was effective in improving the levels of fatigue, energy, depression and sleep quality among postpartum womenwhen the Levine conservation model was used. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Levine’s conservation model be applied to all postpartum women to aid in improving their sleep quality and conserving energy.

Keywords

Main Subjects

Maternity, Gynecology & Obstetrics Nursing

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