Safety of implementing a sleep protocol in hospitalized patients - 24/05/19
Abstract |
Background |
Although good sleep during hospitalization may promote positive outcomes, some patients and clinicians may have concerns about nursing interventions designed to reduce night-time sleep disturbances.
Methods |
A randomized prospective trial of an intervention to promote sleep was conducted with stable, post-operative oncology patients. Eligible patients were randomized to receive usual nursing care overnight or sleep-promoting interventions.
Results |
All thirty-seven surgeons in the organization agreed to let their qualified patients participate. One hundred and forty-four patients met the study criteria. Of those, 117 (81%) consented to participate, while 27 (19%) declined. The primary reason for non-enrollment was wanting to be checked on throughout the night (n = 21, 78%). There were no adverse events during the study period. Patients’ perceptions of pain and nausea control among the two groups were equivalent.
Conclusion |
An intervention to decrease sleep disturbances can be safely executed in a post-operative population while maintaining adequate symptom management.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Highlights |
• | Reducing/eliminating night time disturbances can be safely executed in post-operative patients. |
• | Despite decreased night time staff visits, post-operative patients' pain and nausea can be well controlled. |
• | Patient education is necessary, as many patients declined the intervention and expressed wanting to be checked on. |
Keywords : Sleep, Patient experience, Adults, Hospitalization, Surgical patient
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Vol 217 - N° 6
P. 1112-1115 - juin 2019 Retour au numéro
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