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Multi-Modal Home Sleep Monitoring in Older Adults
Published on: January 26, 2019
Sleep disturbances in long-term care.
Jennifer L Martin1, Sonia Ancoli-Israel
1Veteran's Affairs Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, 16111 Plummer Street, North Hills, CA 91343, USA.
Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
|November 24, 2007
Summary
Nighttime sleep disruption is common in long-term care, with many contributing factors. Further research is needed to implement effective treatments and improve sleep care policies.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Sleep Medicine
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Nighttime sleep disruption is prevalent among long-term care residents.
- This disruption is often linked to daytime sleepiness.
- Numerous factors contribute to sleep disturbances in this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the multifaceted causes of nighttime sleep disruption in long-term care.
- To explore the potential for treatment of these sleep issues.
- To highlight the need for further research on treatment implementation and policy changes.
Main Methods:
- This study is a review of existing literature on sleep disruption in long-term care.
- It synthesizes information on causal factors and potential interventions.
- It discusses the need for research on administrative and policy aspects.
Main Results:
- Identified causal factors include medical/psychiatric conditions, medications, circadian abnormalities, sleep-disordered breathing, and lifestyle habits.
- Evidence suggests these factors are treatable.
- Significant gaps exist in research regarding treatment implementation and policy in long-term care settings.
Conclusions:
- Sleep disruption in long-term care is complex and multifactorial.
- Treatments exist, but their implementation requires further investigation.
- Systemic changes in policy and administration are necessary to improve sleep care.
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