Sleep disorders in Parkinson's disease: the nursing role.
The quality of life of people with Parkinson's disease (PD) and their carers is often made worse by impaired sleep. Sleep problems are common in PD and there are several causative factors in their aetiology including the ageing process, anti-Parkinson's disease medication, the disease process itself, and concomitant factors such as nocturia, anxiety and immobility. Non-pharmacological approaches are the most desirable method to treat sleep-related problems. The nurse can have an important role in assessing sleep, providing support, offering practical advice, and making appropriate referrals. This article will discuss the various sleep problems experienced in PD, the underlying aetiology, and the role of the nurse.
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National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London.
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology; D001007:Anxiety / Q000150:complications; D006293:Health Promotion; D006694:Holistic Health; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000150:complications*; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011788:Quality of Life; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012307:Risk Factors; D012893:Sleep Wake Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D012944:Social Support