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Why do we need sleep? Relating theory to nursing practice.

L A Hodgson1

  • 1Heart of Kent Hospice, Maidstone, England.

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|December 1, 1991
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This review explores sleep

Area of Science:

  • Sleep science
  • Nursing research
  • Palliative care

Background:

  • Sleep's fundamental role in health is widely acknowledged, yet its precise functions remain incompletely understood.
  • Sleep deprivation significantly impacts physiological, emotional, and behavioral well-being.
  • Understanding sleep is crucial for effective patient care, particularly in chronic and advanced illnesses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the literature on the nature and function of sleep.
  • To examine the effects of sleep deprivation on physiological, emotional, and behavioral aspects.
  • To discuss the implications of sleep knowledge for nursing care, patient well-being, and caregiver support.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on functional theories of sleep.

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  • Analysis of evidence derived from sleep deprivation studies.
  • Exploration of factors affecting sleep, including stress, nutrition, pain, dyspnea, and iatrogenic causes.

    • Main Results:

    • Sleep deprivation elicits significant physiological, emotional, and behavioral consequences.
    • Factors such as stress, poor nutrition, pain, dyspnea, and iatrogenic influences disrupt sleep.
    • While essential functions of sleep are not definitively proven, its disruption exacerbates patient and caregiver stress.

    Conclusions:

    • Nurses play a vital role in supporting patients and caregivers coping with sleep disruption.
    • Individualized patient care is paramount in managing sleep disturbances.
    • Further research into proactive interventions for sleep disturbances, especially for the bereaved, is warranted.