In a randomized trial of education in the use of sleep-enhancing tools while hospitalized, patient fatigue was significantly improved, whereas several other patient-reported outcomes showed a trend toward improvements. Implementation of this very low-cost approach to improving sleep and well-being could substantially improve the patient care experience.
Date Presented 4/8/2016
Simple sleep-enhancing education can significantly improve perceptions of sleep quality, wake disturbance, and fatigue in hospitalized adults. Occupational therapists have the opportunity to implement this education in their daily roles.
Primary Author and Speaker: Steven Heidt
Contributing Authors: J. Ryan Scott, Kristen Clore, Christelle David, Melissa Johnson, Brittany Gappy, Bridget Higgins, Zainab Rasheed, Julia Meireles, Peter Farrehi
Date Presented 4/9/2016
Occupational therapy sleep tool intervention demonstrates a positive effect on pain reduction associated with sleep deprivation. To improve patient outcomes, hospital-based occupational therapist roles should routinely include sleep education as part of their domain.
Primary Author and Speaker: Kristen Clore
Additional Authors and Speakers: Mary Whitehouse Barber, Melissa Johnson, Christelle David
Contributing Authors: Steven Heidt, Julia Meireles, Brittany Gappy, Bridget Higgy, Zainab Rasheed, Ryan Scott, Giancarlo Vanini, Peter Farrehi
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