Abstract: Objective To investigate the sleep status of medical staff in neurology departments of Hunan Province during the pandemic of COVID-19. Methods The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was used to design questionnaire, which was randomly distributed to the medical staff of neurology departments in Hunan Province, and the results were compared with data from other areas of China. Results The PSQI score from neurology department in Hunan Province was significantly higher than controls during the pandemic period(P＜0.001). The PSQI score of nurses was remarkable higher than that of the doctors (P＜0.05). The PSQI score of junior staff was higher(P＜0.05). Conclusions During the pandemic of COVID-19, the sleep quality of medical staff in neurology departments of Hunan Province was poor, especially the clinical nurses and juniors. It is necessary to improve psychological counseling and provide them with sleep hygiene guidance.

Key words: coronavirus disease 2019, neurology department's medical staff, sleep