Differences in Sleep Complaints in Adults With Varying Levels of Bed Days Residing in Extended Care Facilities for Chronic Disease Management

Mary T. Fox, Souraya Sidani and Dina Brooks
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Mary T. Fox: York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, maryfox@yorku.ca
Souraya Sidani: Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Dina Brooks: University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Clinical Nursing Research, 2010, vol. 19, issue 2, 181-202

Abstract: This cohort study examined differences in perceived insomnia and daytime sleepiness in 67 adults residing in extended care facilities for chronic disease management who had varying levels of bed days. One bed day was defined as spending 24 hours in bed. Planned pairwise comparisons, using Bonferroni adjustment, were made between participants who spent 0 ( n = 21), 2 to 4 ( n = 23), and 5 to 7 ( n = 23) days in bed during 1 week of monitoring. Participants who spent 5 to 7 days in bed had significantly greater insomnia than those who spent 2 to 4 days in bed. No group differences were found in daytime sleepiness. Based on the findings, nurses may assess subjective insomnia and explore sleep hygiene strategies, such as increasing time out of bed with patients who have high levels of 5 to 7 bed days.

Keywords: sleep complaints; insomnia; daytime sleepiness; sleep hygiene; bed rest; chronic illness (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010
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DOI: 10.1177/1054773810365957

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