Sleep as an Activity of Daily Living and Improved Outcomes in Acute Care

Abstract

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