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Sleep disturbances in dementia.

Karen M Rose1, Rebecca Lorenz

  • 1University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA. kmr5q@virginia.edu

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Summary

About 25% of adults with dementia suffer from sleep disturbances. This article details how nurses can identify and manage sleep issues in dementia patients using non-pharmacological interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Neurology
  • Nursing Science

Background:

  • Sleep disturbances affect approximately 25% of adults with dementia.
  • Identifying and managing sleep issues is crucial for patient well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define and describe sleep disturbances in individuals with dementia.
  • To outline assessment techniques for sleep disturbances in this population.
  • To provide evidence-based nursing interventions to improve sleep quality.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of typical sleep disturbance presentations in dementia.
  • Analysis of medications that may impact sleep.
  • Identification of non-pharmacological nursing interventions.

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