TY - JOUR
T1 - Guide to recognizing and treating sleep disturbances in the nursing home
AU - Gamaldo, Alyssa A.
AU - Sloane, Kelly L.
AU - Gamaldo, Charlene E.
AU - Salas, Rachel Marie E.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
Copyright 2015 by Turner White Communications Inc., Wayne, PA. All rights reserved.
PY - 2015/10/1
Y1 - 2015/10/1
N2 - Objective: To provide guidance on identifying and treating sleep disturbances commonly encountered in older nursing home residents. Methods: Review of the literature in the context of 5 clinical cases. Results: Sleep disturbances continue to be a growing global epidemic, and public health initiatives have been aimed at improving sleep health across all ages. In older adults, sleep disturbances are often associated with the development and/or worsening of health conditions. Common sleep disturbances observed in older nursing home residents include obstructive sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome/Willis-Ekbom disease, circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders, insomnia, and parasomnias. The symptoms and recommended treatment plans vary across the sleep disturbances. For many sleep disturbances, modification of residents' daily activities and/or nursing home environment can be helpful. Conclusion: As the number of people residing in nursing homes increases, it is important for health care providers to be knowledgable about sleep disturbances in this population.
AB - Objective: To provide guidance on identifying and treating sleep disturbances commonly encountered in older nursing home residents. Methods: Review of the literature in the context of 5 clinical cases. Results: Sleep disturbances continue to be a growing global epidemic, and public health initiatives have been aimed at improving sleep health across all ages. In older adults, sleep disturbances are often associated with the development and/or worsening of health conditions. Common sleep disturbances observed in older nursing home residents include obstructive sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome/Willis-Ekbom disease, circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders, insomnia, and parasomnias. The symptoms and recommended treatment plans vary across the sleep disturbances. For many sleep disturbances, modification of residents' daily activities and/or nursing home environment can be helpful. Conclusion: As the number of people residing in nursing homes increases, it is important for health care providers to be knowledgable about sleep disturbances in this population.
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M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:84944241574
SN - 1079-6533
VL - 22
SP - 471
EP - 479
JO - Journal of Clinical Outcomes Management
JF - Journal of Clinical Outcomes Management
IS - 10
ER -