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Sleep hygiene in patients with chronic respiratory disease
Linda Dobson1, Sonja E Stutzman, Amber D Hicks
1At the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Tex., Linda Dobson is a clinical nurse, Sonja E. Stutzman is a manager of clinical research, Amber D. Hicks is a clinical data specialist, and DaiWai M. Olson is an associate professor.
Purpose:
This study assessed the effectiveness of patient-directed interventions for improving sleep quality in patients with cystic fibrosis and pulmonary hypertension.
Methods:
A nonrandomized, prospective pilot study was used to monitor the effectiveness of patient-initiated sleep preferences in 15 hospitalized patients.
Results:
During their stay, 53.3% of patients reported better sleep associated with the intervention, supporting the need for and efficacy of patient-driven sleep interventions.
Conclusion:
Patients unanimously recognized the need for sleep interventions and were open to seeking a good sleep hygiene regimen to improve their sleep quality while in the hospital.
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