title: The Sh-h-h-h Project: nonpharmacological interventions.
abstract: Promoting rest and sleep is integral to the profession of nursing. The Sh-h-h-h Project, a nonpharmacological program designed to enhance rest and sleep, was implemented on a hospital medical unit. Nursing assistants provided patients with various modalities to improve sleep, including back rubs, warm drinks, blankets warmed in a blanket warmer, aromatherapy, relaxation music, and earplugs. Additional interventions were taken to reduce noise. The outcomes of the Sh-h-h-h Project are reported here, with patients indicating improved sleep quality and quantity.
authors.affiliation: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, Ill 62794, USA. srobinson3@siumded.edu
authors.forename: Sherry B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Robinson
authors.forename: Tina
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Weitzel
authors.forename: Lisa
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Henderson
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D019341:Aromatherapy; D000529:Complementary Therapies / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D018939:Holistic Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008405:Massage; D008875:Middle Aged; D009147:Music Therapy; D017060:Patient Satisfaction / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012063:Relaxation; D007319:Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014481:United States