title: Safe and sound? Night-time checking in care homes.
abstract: Current research into sleep in care homes indicates that care-giving processes at night disturb vital sleep-a key element in the everyday wellbeing of older people. This article considers the use of technology to support the provision of relationship-centred care at night. Within the context of a large study on sleep in later life, research was carried out to gain an understanding of care staff's acceptance of technology. The findings indicate a hesitancy to rely on technology. To fulfil a professional duty of care at night, the personal assessment of a resident's wellbeing is perceived as best when performed by care-home staff. However, in night-time care, a relationship-centred approach supported by technology has the potential to improve the sleep of older people living in care homes, which in turn could improve their active participation in everyday life.
authors.affiliation: University of Surrey.
authors.forename: Ingrid
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Eyers
authors.forename: Bruce
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Carey-Smith
authors.forename: Nina
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Evans
authors.forename: Roger
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Orpwood
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000379:methods; D009735:Nursing Homes / Q000458:organization & administration*; D061214:Patient Safety; D018802:Patient-Centered Care; D012637:Security Measures; D006113:United Kingdom