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Feasibility and utility of enhanced sleep management on in-patient psychiatry wards.

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Title: Feasibility and utility of enhanced sleep management on in-patient psychiatry wards.
Authors: Novak, Chloe (AUTHOR), Packer, Emma (AUTHOR), Paterson, Alastair (AUTHOR), Roshi, Ambrina (AUTHOR), Locke, Rosie (AUTHOR), Keown, Patrick (AUTHOR), Watson, Stuart (AUTHOR), Anderson, Kirstie N. (AUTHOR)
Source: BJPsych Bulletin. Dec2020, Vol. 44 Issue 6, p255-260. 6p.
Subjects: Sleep interruptions, Sleep apnea syndromes, Nursing assessment, Psychiatric nursing, Sleep disorders, Mental health screening
Abstract: Aims and method: Sleep disturbance is common in psychiatry wards despite poor sleep worsening mental health. Contributory factors include the ward environment, frequent nightly checks on patients and sleep disorders including sleep apnoea. We evaluated the safety and feasibility of a package of measures to improve sleep across a mental health trust, including removing hourly checks when safe, sleep disorder screening and improving the ward environment. Results: During the pilot there were no serious adverse events; 50% of in-patients were able to have protected overnight sleep. Hypnotic issuing decreased, and feedback from patients and staff was positive. It was possible to offer cognitive–behavioural therapy for insomnia to selected patients. Clinical implications: Many psychiatry wards perform standardised, overnight checks, which are one cause of sleep disruption. A protected sleep period was safe and well-tolerated alongside education about sleep disturbance and mental health. Future research should evaluate personalised care rather than blanket observation policies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:Aims and method: Sleep disturbance is common in psychiatry wards despite poor sleep worsening mental health. Contributory factors include the ward environment, frequent nightly checks on patients and sleep disorders including sleep apnoea. We evaluated the safety and feasibility of a package of measures to improve sleep across a mental health trust, including removing hourly checks when safe, sleep disorder screening and improving the ward environment. Results: During the pilot there were no serious adverse events; 50% of in-patients were able to have protected overnight sleep. Hypnotic issuing decreased, and feedback from patients and staff was positive. It was possible to offer cognitive–behavioural therapy for insomnia to selected patients. Clinical implications: Many psychiatry wards perform standardised, overnight checks, which are one cause of sleep disruption. A protected sleep period was safe and well-tolerated alongside education about sleep disturbance and mental health. Future research should evaluate personalised care rather than blanket observation policies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:20564694
DOI:10.1192/bjb.2020.30