The Silent Threat: Investigating Sleep Disturbances in Hospitalized Patients.
Corey AdamsReema HarrisonAnthony SchembriMoira JungeRamesh WalpolaPublished in: International journal for quality in health care : journal of the International Society for Quality in Health Care (2024)
The results of this study provide a comprehensive overview of the sleep-related challenges faced by patients in hospital, particularly those staying in shared rooms. The most disruptive factor for patient sleep was noise, followed by acute medical conditions and nursing interventions. The insights from this study offer guidance for targeted healthcare improvements to minimise disruptions and enhance the quality of sleep for hospitalized patients.