Sleep disruption in hospitalized adults.
A pilot study was conducted to determine the occurrence and characteristics of sleep disruption reported by adults during hospitalization. Findings indicate the need for the clinical nurse to assess patient sleep patterns during hospitalization and then evaluate the need for sleep promotion strategies.
Humphries
Jean D
JD
College of Nursing, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D005260:Female; D006272:Health Facility Environment / Q000458:organization & administration; D006293:Health Promotion; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D007297:Inpatients / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D008297:Male; D008824:Michigan / Q000453:epidemiology; D008875:Middle Aged; D009622:Noise / Q000009:adverse effects; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010865:Pilot Projects; D017286:Polysomnography; D012307:Risk Factors; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D012892:Sleep Deprivation / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000523:psychology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013997:Time Factors; D055815:Young Adult