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Multi-Modal Home Sleep Monitoring in Older Adults
Published on: January 26, 2019
Factors affecting residents' sleep in care homes
Theresa Ellmers1, Sara Arber, Rebekah Luff
1Faculty of Health and Social Care, Kingston/St George's University, London.
Aim:
The aim of this study was to undertake a detailed exploration of sleep in the context of 24 hours in a care home environment, exploring the subjective experience of residents and the perceptions of staff.
Method:
Qualitative research in four care homes for older people consisting of semi-structured interviews and ethnographic observations. Interviews were conducted with 38 residents and 39 staff, and were analysed using a grounded theory approach.
Findings:
The findings have highlighted some challenges and opportunities for developing practice in care homes to improve residents' sleep. In addition to pain and physical disabilities, the physical environment and practices in care homes can affect residents' sleep and night-time experience.
Conclusion:
Improving our understanding of residents' and staff's experiences at night in care homes can inform the development of good practice in night-time care and contribute to a positive culture of person-centred care.
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