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Chen C, Zhai R, Lan X, Yang S, Tang S, Xiong X, He Y, Lin J, Feng J, Chen D, Shi J. The influence of sleep disorders on perioperative neurocognitive disorders among the elderly: A narrative review. IBRAIN 2024; 10:197-216. [PMID: 38915944 PMCID: PMC11193868 DOI: 10.1002/ibra.12167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Revised: 05/24/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/26/2024]
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This review comprehensively assesses the epidemiology, interaction, and impact on patient outcomes of perioperative sleep disorders (SD) and perioperative neurocognitive disorders (PND) in the elderly. The incidence of SD and PND during the perioperative period in older adults is alarmingly high, with SD significantly contributing to the occurrence of postoperative delirium. However, the clinical evidence linking SD to PND remains insufficient, despite substantial preclinical data. Therefore, this study focuses on the underlying mechanisms between SD and PND, underscoring that potential mechanisms driving SD-induced PND include uncontrolled central nervous inflammation, blood-brain barrier disruption, circadian rhythm disturbances, glial cell dysfunction, neuronal and synaptic abnormalities, impaired central metabolic waste clearance, gut microbiome dysbiosis, hippocampal oxidative stress, and altered brain network connectivity. Additionally, the review also evaluates the effectiveness of various sleep interventions, both pharmacological and nonpharmacological, in mitigating PND. Strategies such as earplugs, eye masks, restoring circadian rhythms, physical exercise, noninvasive brain stimulation, dexmedetomidine, and melatonin receptor agonists have shown efficacy in reducing PND incidence. The impact of other sleep-improvement drugs (e.g., orexin receptor antagonists) and methods (e.g., cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia) on PND is still unclear. However, certain drugs used for treating SD (e.g., antidepressants and first-generation antihistamines) may potentially aggravate PND. By providing valuable insights and references, this review aimed to enhance the understanding and management of PND in older adults based on SD.
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- Chao Chen
- Department of Anesthesiology/Department of NeurosurgeryThe Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical UniversityGuiyangChina
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- Department of Anesthesiology/Department of NeurosurgeryThe Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical UniversityGuiyangChina
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- Department of Anesthesiology/Department of NeurosurgeryThe Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical UniversityGuiyangChina
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- Department of Anesthesiology/Department of NeurosurgeryThe Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical UniversityGuiyangChina
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- Department of Anesthesiology/Department of NeurosurgeryThe Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical UniversityGuiyangChina
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- Department of Anesthesiology/Department of NeurosurgeryThe Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical UniversityGuiyangChina
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow UniversitySuzhouChina
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Fujian Provincial HospitalSheng Li Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical UniversityFuzhouChina
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- Khoury College of Computer SciencesNortheastern UniversityBostonAmerica
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- Department of Anesthesiology, West China Second HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Department of Anesthesiology/Department of NeurosurgeryThe Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical UniversityGuiyangChina
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Bahcecioglu Turan G, Gürcan F, Özer Z. The effects of eye masks and earplugs on sleep quality, anxiety, fear, and vital signs in patients in an intensive care unit: A randomised controlled study. J Sleep Res 2024; 33:e14044. [PMID: 37723617 DOI: 10.1111/jsr.14044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Revised: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/20/2023]
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In intensive care units, environmental factors like loud noises and bright lights can cause fear, anxiety, changes in vital signs, and sleep disturbances. The aim of this study was to find out how using earplugs and eye masks during the night affected sleep quality, anxiety, fear, and vital signs of patients in an intensive care unit. A total of 70 patients, 35 in the intervention and 35 in the control group, were included in this randomised controlled study. While the patients in the intervention group were provided with earplugs and eye masks for 3 nights in addition to their routine care, only routine care was given to the patients in the control group. The 'Introductory Information Form', 'Visual Analogue Scale-Fear (VAS-F)', 'Visual Analogue Scale-Anxiety (VAS-A)', 'Vital Signs Monitoring Form', and 'Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire' were used for data collection. It was found that the mean scores of VAS-F, VAS-A, heart rate, diastolic and systolic blood pressure of the intervention group decreased significantly after the intervention, while their sleep quality increased significantly. In this study, it was found that using earplugs and eye masks for patients in an intensive care unit during the night was effective in improving patients' sleep quality and reducing fear, anxiety, and problems in vital signs.
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- Department of Internal Medicine Nursing, FIrat University Institute of Health Sciences, Elazig, Turkey
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Altintaş S, Çelik S, Karahan E. The effects of ergonomic sleep mask use on sleep quality and comfort in intensive care patients. J Sleep Res 2024; 33:e13966. [PMID: 37332245 DOI: 10.1111/jsr.13966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023]
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This study was conducted to determine the effects of the use of ergonomic sleep mask on sleep quality and comfort in intensive care patients. This randomised controlled experimental study was completed with 128 surgical intensive care patients (control = 64, experimental = 64). During the second night of their stay in the unit, ergonomic sleep masks were given to the patients in the experimental group, and earplugs and eye masks were given to the patients in the control group. A Patient information form, Visual analogue scale for discomfort, and the Richard-Campbell sleep questionnaire were used to collect data. While 51.6% of the patients were female, the mean age of the patients was 63.87 ± 14.94 years. The highest rates of patients had undergone cardiovascular surgery (28.9%) and general anaesthesia (57.8%). It was determined that the sleep quality of the patients in the experimental group was statistically and clinically significantly higher after the intervention (50.86 ± 21.46 vs 37.64 ± 14.97, t = -5.355, Cohen's d = 0.450, p < 0.001). Likewise, the patients who used ergonomic sleep masks had a statistically significantly lower mean VAS for Discomfort score, and their comfort level was higher (p < 0.001), but the difference was not clinically significant (Cohen's d = 0.208). The results of this study showed that the use of ergonomic sleep masks in surgical intensive care patients had a more positive effect on both the sleep quality and comfort levels of patients compared with earplugs and eye masks. The use of an ergonomic sleep mask is recommended in the early period to facilitate sleep and rest in surgical intensive care patients.
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- Sibel Altintaş
- Department of Nursing, Bartın University Faculty of Health Sciences, Bartın, Turkey
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- Department of Nursing, Bartın University Faculty of Health Sciences, Bartın, Turkey
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- Department of Nursing, Bartın University Faculty of Health Sciences, Bartın, Turkey
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Mermer E, Arslan S. The effect of audiobooks on sleep quality and vital signs in intensive care patients. Intensive Crit Care Nurs 2024; 80:103552. [PMID: 37797438 DOI: 10.1016/j.iccn.2023.103552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Revised: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Improving sleep quality in the intensive care unit is significant for the recovery process. This study investigated the effect of listening to audiobooks on sleep quality and vital signs in intensive care patients. METHODS This quasi-experimental study utilized the pre-posttest design, involving control and intervention groups. The study was conducted in the internal medicine intensive care unit of a hospital in Turkey between January-June 2022. Standard nursing care was given to both groups on the first night, and the Sleep Evaluation Form and Richard Campbell Sleep Scale were used to measure sleep quality in the morning. On the second day, the intervention group listened to a recorded story, and the control group had standard care. Sleep quality and vital signs were measured again. RESULTS Data from 56 participants were analyzed. Noise (96.4%), light (69.6%), unfamiliar environment (64.8%), concerns about illness (33.9%), and care and treatments (58.9%) are the main causes of sleep disruption. The effect of these factors decreased in the intervention group after the Audiobook Listening Practice, which significantly improved the sleep quality of the ICU patients (p < 0.001). Among the vital signs, a significant difference was found in pulse and blood pressure (p < 0.001), while no changes were observed in temperature and respiratory rate in time group interaction (p > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The Audiobook Listening Practice improved sleep quality and life parameters in the ICU. Nurses can use the practice to improve sleep quality in intensive care units. IMPLICATIONS FOR CLINICAL PRACTICE Evidence-based studies are needed to improve the sleep quality of patients in intensive care units, to ensure clinical improvement, and to reduce the length of stay at hospital. The practice is effective in manipulating environmental stressors. This low-cost method significantly improves patient care activities. It is recommended to integrate such complementary activities into intensive care units, to train nurses about the practice, and to support the practice with new studies.
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- Elmas Mermer
- Konya City Hospital, Intensive Care Unit, Konya Turkey.
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- Department of Internal Medicine Nursing, Nursing Faculty, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Turkey.
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Huang D, Li Y, Ye J, Liu C, Shen D, Lv Y. Different nursing interventions on sleep quality among critically ill patients: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e36298. [PMID: 38206715 PMCID: PMC10754598 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000036298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Critically ill patients in intensive care often struggle with disrupted sleep, a prevalent issue in this population. However, the question of which non-pharmacological intervention is most effective in enhancing sleep quality remains unanswered. This study was conducted to comprehensively evaluate and compare the efficacy of various non-pharmacological interventions aimed at improving sleep quality among critically ill individuals. METHODS We conducted a search of PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library (Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials) without language restrictions to identify articles published until July 15, 2023. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that investigated various nursing interventions designed to improve sleep quality in critically ill patients were included in this network meta-analysis. All analyses were performed using R software (version 3.4.3) with the "gemtc" package. RESULTS A total of 2036 patients from 31 RCTs were included in the network meta-analysis, involving 11 different nursing interventions (routine care, relaxation combined with imagery (RI), nursel, music + earplugs + eye masks, music, eye masks, earplugs + eye masks, earplugs, aromatherapy, Warm footbath combined with acupoint exercise (WFA), Virtual reality meditation (VR)). Eye masks and earplugs + eye masks were associated with improved sleep quality compared to routine care intervention (P < .05). CONCLUSIONS In summary, eye masks and earplugs + eye masks stand out as the most effective interventions for enhancing sleep quality in critically ill patients. Therefore, critical care nurses should consider incorporating the use of eye masks alone or combining music with eye masks into the sleep care regimen for critically ill patients.
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- Daijin Huang
- Sleep Medicine Division, the First People’s Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming City, China
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- Endocrinology Department, Children’s Hospital of Kunming, Kunming City, China
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- Sleep Medicine Division, the First People’s Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming City, China
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- Sleep Medicine Division, the First People’s Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming City, China
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- Sleep Medicine Division, the First People’s Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming City, China
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- Sleep Medicine Division, the First People’s Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming City, China
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Gan F, Sooriappragasarao M, Sulaiman S, Razali N, Hong JGS, Tan PC. Eye-mask and earplugs compared with sleep advice leaflet to improve night sleep duration in pregnancy: a randomized controlled trial. Sleep 2023; 46:zsad196. [PMID: 37478474 DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsad196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/23/2023] Open
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STUDY OBJECTIVES To evaluate at-home use of eye-mask and earplugs (EMEP) versus sleep hygiene advice leaflet (AL) on actigraphy-derived night sleep duration in sleep-deprived pregnant women. METHODS A randomized controlled trial was conducted in the antenatal clinic of University Malaya Medical Centre from June 2021 to June 2022. Women at 34-36 weeks gestation with self-reported night sleep duration ≤6 hours were recruited. Participants wore an actigraphy device at night for seven consecutive nights (Observation/Baseline week). Only women whose actigraphy-derived night sleep duration was confirmed to be ≤360 minutes were randomized to use EMEP or AL. Actigraphy was continued for another week (Intervention week). Primary outcome was change in actigraphy-derived night sleep duration from observation to intervention week across trial arms. Secondary outcomes include participants' sleep quality, labor, and neonatal outcome. Comparisons were by Student t-test, Mann-Whitney U test, and chi-square test. RESULTS A total of 210 women were randomized: 105 each to EMEP and AL. The increase in night sleep duration over baseline was significantly longer with both EMEP (mean ± SD) 23 ± 41 minutes, p < .001, and AL 10 ± 35 minutes, p = .007. Night sleep duration was longer by 12.9 (95% CI = 2.2 to 23.7) minutes, p = .019 with EMEP over AL. Sleep quality (Global Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index score) was significantly improved with EMEP (mean ± SD) -2.0 ± 2.5, p < .001, but not with AL -0.3 ± 2.2, p = .246. Labor and neonatal outcomes were not significantly different. CONCLUSION EMEP significantly lengthened night sleep duration in sleep-deprived women in late pregnancy and is superior to AL. CLINICAL TRIAL INFORMATION "Use of eye masks and earplugs compared with standard advice to improve sleep in pregnancy". https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN19061849. Registered with ISRCTN on 07 May 2021, trial identification number: ISRCTN19061849.
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- Farah Gan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Kiliç G, Kav S. Effect of using eye masks and earplugs in preventing delirium in intensive care patients: A single-blinded, randomized, controlled trial. Nurs Crit Care 2023; 28:698-708. [PMID: 37138379 DOI: 10.1111/nicc.12901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Revised: 03/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Delirium, which is frequently encountered in intensive care patients, can be prevented with multicomponent nursing interventions, and thus the negative consequences can be reduced. AIM To examine the effect of using eye masks and earplugs in preventing delirium in intensive care units (ICUs). STUDY DESIGN A randomized, controlled, single-blind intervention study. This study was conducted in the medical and surgical ICUs of a tertiary hospital, and nurses were given pre-study training on delirium risks, diagnosis, prevention, and management. Data were collected using the patient information form, the Nursing Delirium Screening Scale, the Richard-Campbell Sleep Scale, and the daily follow-up form. Various environmental modifications were made in the ICUs for all patients, and evidence-based nonpharmacological nursing interventions were applied to the patients in both groups during the day and night shifts for 3 days. In addition, the patients in the intervention group were provided with eye masks and earplugs for three nights. RESULTS The study included a total of 60 patients (30 in the intervention group and 30 in the control group). There was a statistically significant difference in the development of delirium between the intervention and control groups (night of the 2nd day, p = .019; day of the 3rd day p < .001; night of the 3rd day p ≤ .001). The average total sleep quality score of the intervention group was found to be significantly higher than the control group (p ≤ .001 for three nights). Staying in the internal medicine ICU affected (odds ratio [OR], 11.84; 95% confidence interval [CI], 3.00-46.66; p = .017) more on the development of delirium than in coronary ICU, being in the age group of 65 and over, having a hearing impairment, coming to ICU from the operating room, and education level had an effect. CONCLUSIONS The earplugs and eye masks used by the intensive care patients overnight were found to be effective in increasing sleep quality and preventing delirium. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE The use of eye masks and earplugs is recommended for ICUs in preventing delirium.
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- Gülşen Kiliç
- Baskent University Ankara Hospital, Internal Medicine Intensive Care Unit, Ankara, Turkey
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- Baskent University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Ankara, Turkey
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Alegria L, Brockmann P, Repetto P, Leonard D, Cadiz R, Paredes F, Rojas I, Moya A, Oviedo V, García P, Bakker J. Improve sleep in critically ill patients: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial for a multi-component intervention of environment control in the ICU. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0286180. [PMID: 37228142 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0286180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION In critically ill patients, sleep and circadian rhythms are greatly altered. These disturbances have been associated with adverse consequences, including increased mortality. Factors associated with the ICU environment, such as exposure to inadequate light and noise levels during the day and night or inflexible schedules of daily care activities, have been described as playing an essential role in sleep disturbances. The main objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of the use of a multifaceted environmental control intervention in the ICU on the quantity and quality of sleep, delirium, and post-intensive care neuropsychological impairment in critically ill patients. METHODS This is a prospective, parallel-group, randomized trial in 56 critically ill patients once they are starting to recover from their acute illness. Patients will be randomized to receive a multifaceted intervention of environmental control in the ICU (dynamic light therapy, auditory masking, and rationalization of ICU nocturnal patient care activities) or standard care. The protocol will be applied from enrollment until ICU discharge. Baseline parameters, light and noise levels, polysomnography and actigraphy, daily oscillation of plasma concentrations of Melatonin and Cortisol, and questionnaires for the qualitative evaluation of sleep, will be assessed during the study. In addition, all patients will undergo standardized follow-up before hospital discharge and at 6 months to evaluate neuropsychological impairment. DISCUSSION This study is the first randomized clinical trial in critically ill patients to evaluate the effect of a multicomponent, non-pharmacological environmental control intervention on sleep improvement in ICU patients. The results will provide data about the potential synergistic effects of a combined multi-component environmental intervention in ICU on outcomes in the ICU and long term, and the mechanism of action. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT. Registered on January 10, 2023. Last updated on 24 Jan 2023.
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- Leyla Alegria
- Intensive Care Medicine Department, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
- School of Nursing, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Division of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
- Pediatric Sleep Center, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- School of Psychology, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- School of Design, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Faculty of Arts, Music Institute, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
- Department of Electrical Engineering, School of Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Faculty of Mathematics, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Intensive Care Medicine Department, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Pediatric Sleep Center, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Intensive Care Medicine Department, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Health Sciences, School of Kinesiology, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Intensive Care Medicine Department, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
- Department of Intensive Care, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Pulmonology and Critical Care, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York, United States of America
- NYU School of Medicine Langone, New York, New York, United States of America
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Hong JGS, Vimaladevi A, Razif NA, Omar SZ, Tan PC. Eye-masks and earplugs compared to headband in nulliparas on increasing spontaneous vaginal delivery: a randomized trial. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2023; 23:378. [PMID: 37226087 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-023-05685-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 05/07/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND A majority of pregnant women experience sleep disruption during pregnancy, especially in the third trimester. Lack of sleep is associated with preterm birth, prolonged labor and higher cesarean section rate. Six or less hours of night sleep in the last month of pregnancy is associated with a higher rate of caesarean births. Eye-masks and earplugs compared to headband improve night sleep by 30 or more minutes. We sought to evaluate eye-mask and earplugs compared to sham/placebo headbands on spontaneous vaginal delivery. METHODS This randomized trial was conducted from December 2019-June 2020. 234 nulliparas, 34-36 weeks' gestation with self-reported night sleep < 6 h were randomized to eye-mask and earplugs or sham/placebo headband (both characterized as sleep aids) to be worn each night to delivery. After two weeks, interim outcome data of the average night sleep duration and the trial sleep related questionnaire was answered through the telephone. RESULTS Spontaneous vaginal delivery rates were 60/117(51.3%) vs. 52/117(44.4%) RR 1.15 95% CI 0.88-1.51 P = 0.30 for eye-mask and earplugs or headband respectively. At 2-weeks into the intervention period, the eye-mask and earplugs arm reported longer night sleep duration 7.0 ± 1.2 vs. 6.6 ± 1.5 h P = 0.04, expressed increased satisfaction with the allocated aid 7[6.0-8.0] vs. 6[5.0-7.5] P < 0.001, agreed they slept better 87/117(74.4%) vs. 48/117(41.0%) RR 1.81 95% CI 1.42-2.30 NNTb 4 (2.2-4.7) P < 0.001 and higher compliance median[interquartile range] 5[3-7] vs. 4[ 2-5] times per week of sleep aid use P = 0.002. CONCLUSION Eye-mask and earplugs use at home in late third trimester do not increase the spontaneous vaginal delivery rate even though self-reported night sleep duration, sleep quality, satisfaction and compliance with allocated sleep aid were significantly better than for sham/placebo headband. Trial registration This trial was registered with ISRCTN on June 11, 2019 with trial identification number: ISRCTN99834087 .
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- Jesrine Gek Shan Hong
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Jalan Profesor Diraja Ungku Aziz, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Jalan Profesor Diraja Ungku Aziz, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Trinity College Dublin, University of Dublin, Dublin 2, College Green, D02 PN40, Ireland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Jalan Profesor Diraja Ungku Aziz, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Jalan Profesor Diraja Ungku Aziz, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Dean NP, Bhattarai S, Rooney S, Gaskell CP. Protecting Sleep Hygiene in the PICU: A Quality Improvement Project. Pediatr Crit Care Med 2023; 24:e258-e262. [PMID: 36804516 DOI: 10.1097/pcc.0000000000003195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/22/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To increase the number of nights without sleep interruptions for routine tasks in recovering PICU patients. DESIGN Prospective quality improvement project. SETTING Single-center, free-standing, tertiary children's hospital. PATIENTS Patients admitted to the PICU for greater than 72 hours and eligible for early mobilization. INTERVENTIONS A multidisciplinary sleep hygiene team was created to improve sleep hygiene in critically ill patients eligible for early mobilization. This team rewrote local nursing policies to avoid routine tasks between 11 pm and 5 am . The team provided periodic control chart updates to staff detailing progress made protecting sleep. Discussions of sleep hygiene were added to the daily goal sheet and a sleep hygiene order set was created. Finally, the PICU quality dashboard was modified to show whether a sleep hygiene order set was initiated in eligible patients. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS Routine tasks were defined as daily chest radiographs, baths, routine tracheostomy care, central line dressing changes, twice daily medications, weights, and Foley care. After a year of data collection, avoidance of routine pupillary examinations was added to the sleep protection criteria. Baseline data was collected for 2 months prior to the creation of the sleep hygiene team. Screening of eligible patients occurred 1 week each month. The data were analyzed utilizing control charts. Baseline data demonstrated 32% of PICU patients without sleep interruptions. The centerline increased to 58% after the initial interventions but dropped to 33% after inclusion of pupillary checks. Following the introduction of the daily goal sheet, sleep hygiene order set, and tracking on the quality board, 49% of patients went without interruptions. CONCLUSIONS The initiation of a sleep hygiene team along with retiming routine tasks, daily discussions on rounds with the daily goal sheet, introduction of a sleep hygiene order set, and transparent tracking improved the percentage of patients with protected sleep.
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- Nathan P Dean
- Division of Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, St Petersburg, FL
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- Department of Quality and Safety, Children's National Hospital, Washington, DC
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- Department of Pharmacy, Children's National Hospital, Washington, DC
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- Department of Critical Care Nursing, Children's National Hospital, Washington, DC
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Sound and Light Levels in a General Intensive Care Unit Without Windows to Provide Natural Light. Dimens Crit Care Nurs 2023; 42:115-123. [PMID: 36720036 DOI: 10.1097/dcc.0000000000000569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Appropriate levels and patterns of sound and light in an intensive care room help to maintain the patient's normal physiological functions. High sound levels can disrupt the patient's normal sleep architecture, cause hearing deficits, and induce the onset of delirium. Intensive care unit patients frequently report poor sleep, partly due to the environment. OBJECTIVES An observational pilot prospective study was designed to record sound pressure and light pollution levels in an Italian intensive care unit, without windows to provide natural light. METHOD Sound levels were measured in decibel A (dBA) every 10 seconds. Sound data were analyzed for sound peak, defined as the number of times sound levels exceeded 45, 50, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, and 85 dBA. Light measures were taken every 10 seconds on a continuous basis. Light data were analyzed for light "peaks," defined as the number of times light levels exceeded 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500 lux. RESULTS The overall median sound level during the study period was equal to 54.60 (interquartile range [IQR], 51.70-57.70) dBA. The daytime median sound level was 56.00 (IQR, 53.00-59.50) dBA, and the nighttime median was 53.00 (IQR, 49.50-55.20) dBA (P < .001). The overall median light level was equal to 114 (IQR, 0-225) lux. The daytime median light level was 184 (IQR, 114-293) lux, and the nighttime median was 0 (IQR, 0-50) lux (P < .001). With respect to room lighting, rooms were observed to have "no lights on" 12.6% of daytime and 41% of nighttime. DISCUSSION The sound levels recorded in our sample demonstrated that peaks >45 dBA during daytime and nighttime are, respectively, equal to 99.9% and 98.6% of all readings. The Environmental Protection Agency/World Health Organization recommended thresholds for both day (45 dBA) and night (35 dBA). Sound levels reached "toxic levels" when sound-generating activities were performed by nurses and physicians.
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Muacevic A, Adler JR, Tan PC, Lim BK. Eye Masks and Earplugs to Improve Night Sleep Duration in Nulliparas: A Randomized Trial. Cureus 2022; 14:e32226. [PMID: 36620851 PMCID: PMC9812547 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.32226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background Women experience significant sleep disruption throughout pregnancy. Lack of sleep during the last month of pregnancy is associated with longer labor, a higher rate of Cesarean births, gestational diabetes, hypertension, and preterm birth. Eye-mask and earplugs through sensory deprivation increase sleep duration and quality in patients in the intensive care environment but their impact at home or during pregnancy is not known. We sought to evaluate eye-mask and earplugs compared to sham/placebo headbands on night sleep duration in pregnancy. Materials and methods A randomized trial was performed in a university hospital in Malaysia. Nulliparas between 34 and 36 weeks of gestation with self-reported night sleep of fewer than six hours were randomized to the use of eye-mask and earplugs or "sham" headbands during night sleep (both introduced as sleep aids). Night sleep duration was measured through a wrist actigraphy monitor during non-intervention week one and intervention week two with the allocated sleep aid. Results Data from 56 participants were analyzed on an intention-to-treat basis. Mean night sleep duration increased in intervention week two compared to non-intervention week one in both trial arms, which were 279 ± 19 vs. 304 ± 19 minutes (mean increase of 25 minutes) p = <0.001 and 286 ± 21 vs. 302 ± 22 minutes (mean increase of 16 minutes) p = <0.001 for eye-masks-earplugs and headband respectively. However, the mean increase in night sleep duration across trial arms (p=0.13) was not significant. A higher proportion of participants in the eye-masks and earplugs arm had their night sleep duration increased by at least 30 minutes, 13/29 (45%) vs. 5/26 (19%), relative risk (RR) 2.3 (95% CI 1.0-5.6) p = 0.04, more likely to agree that they slept better 19/29 (66%) vs. 7/27 (26%), RR 2.2 (95% CI 1.1-4.6) p = 0.03, expressed higher satisfaction score with their sleep aid 7 (7.0-7.5) vs. 6 (5-7), p = 0.003 and had lower induction of labor rates 4/29 (14%) vs. 12/27 (44%), RR 0.3 (95%CI 0.1-0.8) p = 0.02. Conclusion Eye masks and earplugs use in nulliparas with short night sleep duration in late pregnancy, lengthen their night sleep duration over baseline. Sleep is reportedly better and maternal satisfaction is higher with eye masks and earplugs use.
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Liang S, Chau JPC, Lo SHS, Zhao J, Liu W. Non-pharmacological delirium prevention practices among critical care nurses: a qualitative study. BMC Nurs 2022; 21:235. [PMID: 36008783 PMCID: PMC9404567 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-022-01019-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2021] [Accepted: 08/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Background Delirium is common among critically ill patients, leading to increased mortality, physical dependence, and cognitive impairment. Evidence suggests non-pharmacological delirium prevention practices are effective in preventing delirium. However, only a few studies explore the actual implementation and its associated challenges among critical care nurses. Aim To explore critical care nurses’ perceptions of current non-pharmacological delirium prevention practices in adult intensive care settings, including delirium screening, early mobilisation, sleep promotion, family engagement, and sensory stimulation. Methods A qualitative design adopting a thematic analysis approach. Semi-structured interviews with 20 critical care nurses were conducted in ten acute hospitals in mainland China. Results Three themes emerged: (a) importance of family engagement; (b) influence of organisational factors, and (c) suggestions on implementation. The implementation of non-pharmacological delirium prevention practices was limited by a strict ICU visitation policy, lack of routine delirium screening and delirium training, light and noise disturbances during nighttime hours, frequent resuscitation and new admissions and strict visitation policy. Case-based training, adopting a sensory stimulation protocol, and family engagement may be enablers. Conclusion ICU care routine that lacks delirium assessment and the strict family visitation policy made it challenging to implement the complete bundle of non-pharmacological practices. Resource deficiency (understaffing, lack of training) and ICU environment (frequent resuscitation) also limited the implementation of non-pharmacological practices. Clinicians could implement case-based training and sensory-stimulation programs and improve communication with family caregivers by instructing family caregivers to recognise delirium symptoms and delirium prevention strategies.
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- Surui Liang
- Nursing Department, Shenzhen Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangdong, China.,Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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- Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Nursing, Yunnan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Nursing Department, Intensive Care Unit, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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da Silva Higa KT, Böhme FAF, Paschoa S, Conte ACR, Santos VB, Avelar AFM. Dark nighttime interventions and sleep quality in intensive care unit patients: A systematic review and meta‐analysis. Nurs Crit Care 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/nicc.12827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Escola Paulista de Enfermagem Universidade Federal de São Paulo São Paulo Brazil
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ICU Patients’ Perception of Sleep and Modifiable versus Non-Modifiable Factors That Affect It: A Prospective Observational Study. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11133725. [PMID: 35807010 PMCID: PMC9267898 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11133725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Revised: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 06/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background: Good sleep quantity and quality are essential for patient recovery while in the intensive care unit (ICU). Patients commonly report poor sleep while in the ICU, and therefore, identifying the modifiable factors that patients perceive as impacting their sleep is important to improve sleep and recovery. This study also assessed night-time light and sound levels in an ICU in an effort to find modifiable factors. Methods: A total of 137 patients (51F) aged 58.1 ± 16.8 years completed a survey including questions about their sleep before and during their ICU stay, factors contributing to poor sleep in the ICU, and perceived factors that may have improved their sleep in the ICU. Night-time light and sound levels were measured in patient rooms and nurses’ stations. Results: Patients reported poorer sleep quantity and quality while in the ICU compared to home. Among the most common reasons for poor sleep, easily modifiable factors included noise (50.4%) and lights (45.3%), potentially modifiable factors included pain (46.7%), and non-modifiable factors included IV lines (42.3%). Patients felt their sleep would have been improved with interventions such as dimming lights (58.4%) and closing doors/blinds at night (42.3%), as well as potentially implementable interventions such as a sleeping pill (51.8%). Overnight sound levels in bedrooms were above the recommended levels (40 dB) and light levels averaged over 100 lux. Conclusions: Sleep quality and quantity were both worse in ICU than at home. Modifiable factors such as sound and light are common factors that patients perceive impact their sleep in the ICU. Readily implementable sleep management strategies aimed at minimizing the impacts of sound and light levels in the ICU are ways to improve patients’ sleep in the ICU.
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Lange S, Mędrzycka-Dąbrowska W, Friganovic A, Oomen B, Krupa S. Non-Pharmacological Nursing Interventions to Prevent Delirium in ICU Patients-An Umbrella Review with Implications for Evidence-Based Practice. J Pers Med 2022; 12:760. [PMID: 35629183 PMCID: PMC9143487 DOI: 10.3390/jpm12050760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Revised: 05/02/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Delirium in ICU patients is a complication associated with many adverse consequences. Given the high prevalence of this complication in critically ill patients, it is essential to develop and implement an effective management protocol to prevent delirium. Given that the cause of delirium is multifactorial, non-pharmacological multicomponent interventions are promising strategies for delirium prevention. (1) Background: To identify and evaluate published systematic review on non-pharmacological nursing interventions to prevent delirium in intensive care unit patients. (2) Methods: An umbrella review guided by the Joanna Briggs Institute was utilized. Data were obtained from PubMed, Scopus, EBSCO, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar. The last search was conducted on 1 May 2022. (3) Results: Fourteen reviews met the inclusion criteria. Multicomponent interventions are the most promising methods in the fight against delirium. The patient's family is an important part of the process and should be included in the delirium prevention scheme. Light therapy can improve the patient's circadian rhythm and thus contribute to reducing the incidence of delirium. (4) Conclusions: Non-pharmacological nursing interventions may be effective in preventing and reducing the duration of delirium in ICU patients.
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- Sandra Lange
- Department of Internal and Pediatric Nursing, Medical University of Gdańsk, Dębinki 7, 80-211 Gdańsk, Poland;
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- Department of Anesthesiology Nursing & Intensive Care, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-211 Gdańsk, Poland
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Medicine, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia;
- University of Applied Health Sciences, Mlinarska cesta 38, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- ESNO, European Specialist Nurses Organization, 6821 HR Arnhem, The Netherlands;
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- Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, University of Rzeszow, 35-310 Rzeszow, Poland;
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Zhao C, Grubbs A, Barber EL. Sleep and gynecological cancer outcomes: opportunities to improve quality of life and survival. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2022; 32:669-675. [PMID: 35331996 PMCID: PMC9064983 DOI: 10.1136/ijgc-2022-003404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Sleep is important for immune function, metabolic function and physical repair. Sleep is more commonly disrupted in women compared with men and is disrupted by surgery, chemotherapy, and cancer itself, making gynecological oncology patients at higher risk of insomnia and sleep disruption. Insomnia and sleep disruption are linked to increased pain, poorer quality of life, depression, and anxiety which can all negatively affect patient outcomes. A number of environmental, behavioral, and pharmacological interventions have been investigated to improve patient sleep and aid in the recovery process. It is vital to understand and address patient sleep quality in order to give patients the highest quality care and improve outcomes.
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- Caroline Zhao
- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Institute for Public Health in Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Ghane F, Ghanbari Firoozabadi M, Madadizadeh F, Nasiriani K. Effect of Sleep Intervention Programs during Cardiac Rehabilitation on the Sleep Quality of Heart Patients. SLEEP DISORDERS 2022; 2022:8269799. [PMID: 35368746 PMCID: PMC8970947 DOI: 10.1155/2022/8269799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2021] [Revised: 02/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Materials and Methods In this quasi-experimental study with unequal control group design, 35 individuals participated in the cardiac rehabilitation program as the experimental group and 35 served as the control group. The program included 12 weeks of exercise, 3 sessions per week, 3 sessions of training programs each lasting for 45 minutes, and a special two-session sleep improvement program. Data were collected using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and analysed with descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Results There were not any significant differences between the two groups in age, sex, marital status, smoking, and indication for cardiac rehabilitation (P > 0.05). The scores of sleep quality of patients were 9.2 ± 1.58 before and 4.40 ± 1.14 after intervention in the experimental group and 9.02 ± 2.56 before and 7.48 ± 1.86 after intervention in the control group. There was no significant difference between the two groups before intervention (P = 0.73). yet there was a significant difference after intervention (P = 0.0001). In addition, scores of sleep quality of patients were significantly different in the experimental and control groups before and after intervention (P = 0.0001). Conclusion Findings indicated that the quality of sleep of cardiac patients improved after the sleep intervention program during the cardiac rehabilitation program. Therefore, it is suggested to implement sleep improvement programs for cardiac patient care as an effective, easy, and feasible technique. In addition, it is necessary to pay more attention to the sleep improvement program in cardiac rehabilitation. Trial Registration. The trial was retrospectively registered on https://en.irct.ir/trial/50799 on 14 September 2020 (14.09.2020) with registration number IRCT20140307016870N6.
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- Fatemeh Ghane
- Critical Care Nursing, Department of Nursing, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences Campus, Yazd, Iran
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- Center for Healthcare Data Modeling, Departments of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Department of Nursing, Research Centre for Nursing and Midwifery Care, Mother and Newbern Health Research Centre, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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Comparative efficacy of nonpharmacological interventions on sleep quality in people who are critically ill: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. Int J Nurs Stud 2022; 130:104220. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2022.104220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2021] [Revised: 02/27/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Kasapoğlu ES, Enç N. Role of multicomponent non-pharmacological nursing interventions on delirium prevention: A randomized controlled study. Geriatr Nurs 2022; 44:207-214. [DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2022.02.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Revised: 02/11/2022] [Accepted: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Bellon F, Beti-Abad A, Pastells-Peiró R, Casado-Ramirez E, Moreno-Casbas T, Gea-Sánchez M, Abad-Corpa E. Effects of nursing interventions to improve inpatients' sleep in intensive and non-intensive care units: Findings from an umbrella review. J Clin Nurs 2022; 32:1963-1978. [PMID: 35170142 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2021] [Revised: 12/24/2021] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIM This review aimed to synthesise the available reviews on the effects of nursing interventions on sleep quality among patients hospitalised in intensive care and non-intensive care units. BACKGROUND Poor sleep quality is a common fact in hospitalised patients. Nurses can contribute to the improvement of patients' sleep quality and duration. DESIGN A review of intervention reviews was carried out and reported following the PRISMA guidelines and checklist. METHODS We systematically searched for reviews published from January 2009 to December 2019 in PubMed, CINAHL Plus, Scopus, Institute for Scientific Information Web of Science, Joanna Briggs Database of Systematic Reviews and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases. Searches were repeated at 24 November 2020 to include the most recent evidence. A narrative synthesis of the results was conducted. RESULTS Nine reviews (representing 109 original papers) met the selection criteria and were included for critical appraisal. Overall, nursing interventions and sleep quality were poorly defined. We grouped the interventions into 3 categories (environmental, barrier and internal interventions) to provide a more comprehensive overview and examine effects of nursing interventions on inpatients sleep quality. Inconsistent results were obtained and low quality of the original articles was reported, making it difficult to establish absolute conclusions. CONCLUSION The impact of environmental changes on patients' sleep was positive but inconclusive, while use of earplugs and eye masks, music and acupuncture generally showed positive results with moderate quality of evidence, and no harmful effects were reported.
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- Filip Bellon
- Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Nursing and Physiotherapy, GESEC Group, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain.,Healthcare Research Group (GRECS), Institute of Biomedical Research in Lleida (IRBLleida), Lleida, Spain
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Basurto University Hospital, Bilbao, Spain
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- Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Nursing and Physiotherapy, GESEC Group, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain.,Healthcare Research Group (GRECS), Institute of Biomedical Research in Lleida (IRBLleida), Lleida, Spain
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- Nursing and Healthcare Research Unit (Investén-isciii), Madrid, Spain.,Biomedical Research Center for Fragility and Healthy Aging (CIBERFES), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Nursing and Physiotherapy, GESEC Group, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain.,Healthcare Research Group (GRECS), Institute of Biomedical Research in Lleida (IRBLleida), Lleida, Spain.,Biomedical Research Center for Fragility and Healthy Aging (CIBERFES), Madrid, Spain
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- Biomedical Research Center for Fragility and Healthy Aging (CIBERFES), Madrid, Spain.,University of Murcia-Murcia Health Service (IMIB-Arrixaca), Murcia, Spain
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Chou ST, Pogach M, Rock LK. Less pharmacotherapy is more in delirium. Intensive Care Med 2022; 48:743-745. [PMID: 35487973 PMCID: PMC9054501 DOI: 10.1007/s00134-022-06707-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 04/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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- Shinn-Te Chou
- Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington, MA USA
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- St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Brighton, MA USA ,Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA USA ,Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Avenue, KSB23, Boston, MA 02118 USA ,15 Borland Street, Brookline, MA 02446 USA
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Lin YC, Lin TJ, Liu CH, Chen YT, Lai HL. Effects of an earplug placement intervention on sleep quality in patients in a medical intensive care unit: A randomized controlled trial. Int J Nurs Pract 2021; 28:e13016. [PMID: 34541752 DOI: 10.1111/ijn.13016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2021] [Revised: 07/26/2021] [Accepted: 08/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIMS This study aimed to evaluate the effects of an intervention involving earplug placement during nocturnal sleep in non-ventilated intensive care unit patients. METHODS A randomized controlled trial was conducted in 107 adult patients between January 2017 and December 2018. Participants in the intervention group (n = 55) slept with earplugs between 10 pm and 7 am on the second night of their intensive care unit stay. In the control group, participants slept with no earplugs. Outcome parameters included sleep, urinary 6-sulfatoxymelatonin levels, relaxation responses measured using the Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire, liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry results and vital signs. Urine was collected between 10 pm and 7 am. RESULTS Overall, 28.03% of participants showed virtually no 6-sulfatoxymelatonin excretion in the collected urine. Outcome parameters were not significantly different between the groups, indicating that wearing earplugs alone did not affect sleep quality, urinary 6-sulfatoxymelatonin and vital signs. CONCLUSIONS The effects of using earplugs alone on sleep quality, urinary 6-sulfatoxymelatonin and relaxation responses in patients admitted to the intensive care unit were inconclusive. Additional research is required before earplugs alone can be widely used to improve sleep quality.
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- Yun-Chian Lin
- Department of Nursing Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Program in Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Program in Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
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Khoddam H, Maddah SA, Rezvani Khorshidi S, Zaman Kamkar M, Modanloo M. The effects of earplugs and eye masks on sleep quality of patients admitted to coronary care units: A randomised clinical trial. J Sleep Res 2021; 31:e13473. [PMID: 34514653 DOI: 10.1111/jsr.13473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2021] [Revised: 08/17/2021] [Accepted: 08/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Sleep is an essential need for patients admitted to coronary care units. The present clinical trial aimed to determine the effect of using eye masks and earplugs on the sleep quality of patients with coronary heart disease (CHD). A total of 68 eligible patients with CHD were randomly allocated into four groups of 17 (control, eye masks, earplugs, and eye masks with earplugs). All three interventions were performed during the night from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. the next day. The outcomes were the quality of sleep, measured by the Verran and Snyder-Halpern (VSH) Sleep Scale, and the urinary levels of nocturnal melatonin and cortisol, measured by urine samples taken during the night (from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.). The study outcomes were measured on the third and fourth days. Sleep disturbance was statistically significantly lower in patients with earplugs (visual analogue scale mean difference [MD]: 74.31 mm, SE: 11.34, p = 0.001). Sleep effectiveness was statistically significantly higher in patients with eye mask (MD: 36.88 mm, SE: 8.75, p = 0.001). The need for sleep supplementation was statistically significantly lower in patients with eye masks (MD: 39.79 mm, SE: 7.23, p = 0.001). There was a significant difference in melatonin levels between eye masks and the control group (p = 0.03). For urinary cortisol levels, there were significant differences between eye masks and the control group (p = 0.007), earplugs and the control group (p = 0.001), and eye masks with earplugs and the control group (p = 0.006). The mean scores for comfort, effectiveness, and ease of use were highest for the group that used eye masks (2.88, 2.94, and 3.18, respectively). As a result, all three interventions improved the sleep quality of patients. However, the interventions had different effects on the three dimensions of the VSH Sleep Scale, as well as the urinary levels of cortisol and melatonin.
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- Homeira Khoddam
- Nursing Research Center, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Department of Psychiatry, Golestan Research Center of Psychiatry, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Nursing Research Center, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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Fang CS, Wang HH, Wang RH, Chou FH, Chang SL, Fang CJ. Effect of earplugs and eye masks on the sleep quality of intensive care unit patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Adv Nurs 2021; 77:4321-4331. [PMID: 34096647 DOI: 10.1111/jan.14914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Accepted: 05/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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AIMS To evaluate the effect of earplugs and eye masks on the sleep quality of patients in intensive care unit (ICU). DESIGN Systematic review and meta-analysis. DATA SOURCES Randomized controlled trial studies conducted before May 5, 2020 were searched for in Embase, MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, CINAHL and Index to Taiwan Periodical Literature System databases. REVIEW METHODS Analyses in this study were according to the PRISMA statement. The heterogeneity of the data was investigated through sub-group analysis while a meta-analysis was performed using the Review Manager 5.3 software. RESULTS A total of 797 patients from 13 studies were included in this study. Without considering alone or combined use of earplugs and eye masks, the meta-analysis supported that there was a significant effect on self-reported sleep quality. The overall standardized mean difference of the effect size was 1.44 (95% confidence interval [CI]: [0.80, 2.09]). Sub-group analysis indicated that the use of earplugs alone had no significant effect on sleep quality (effect size: 0.07, 95% [CI]: [-0.50, 0.64]). The use of eye masks alone had a significant effect on sleep quality (effect size: 1.56, 95% [CI]: [1.08, 2.05]). The use of both earplugs and eye masks proved to have the largest effect size on sleep quality (effect size: 2.08, 95% [CI]: [0.95, 3.21]). CONCLUSION The combined use of earplugs and eye masks or the standalone use of eye masks is a non-invasive, economical and effective way to promote sleep quality in adult ICU patients. IMPACT Clinical nurses could use this meta-analysis as it recommends that nurses provide adult ICU patients with either one or both earplugs and eye masks to improve the patients' sleep quality. STUDY REGISTRATION The review protocol was registered a priori and published online in the PROSPERO database of systematic reviews (www.crd.York.ac.uk/Prospero with the registration number # CRD42021221185).
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- Chiu-Shu Fang
- College of Nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- College of Nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- College of Nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,Department of Medical Research, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- College of Nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Chi-Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan.,Department of Optometry, Chung Hwa University of Medical Technology, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Medical Library, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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Leong RW, Davies LJ, Fook-Chong S, Ng SY, Lee YL. Effect of the use of earplugs and eye masks on the quality of sleep after major abdominal surgery: a randomised controlled trial. Anaesthesia 2021; 76:1482-1491. [PMID: 33881774 DOI: 10.1111/anae.15468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Significant sleep disturbance can occur following major abdominal surgery. We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of earplugs and eye masks in improving sleep quality and patient satisfaction, reducing nursing demands and in the incidence of delirium in patients after major abdominal surgery. We conducted a randomised controlled trial in 100 patients undergoing major abdominal surgery. We randomly allocated participants to sleep with or without earplugs and eye masks on postoperative days 1-3. The primary outcome measure was sleep quality as measured by the Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire. Secondary outcomes were patient satisfaction, frequency of nursing demand and incidence of delirium measured by the Neelon and Champagne Confusion Scale. Median (IQR [range]) sleep scores were 64 (38-74 [0-100] and 60 (44-82 [18-100]) for the control and intervention groups, respectively (p = 0.310). Age and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index scores were found to be significant factors affecting sleep quality. There were no differences in patient satisfaction, reduction in frequency of nursing demands or incidence of delirium on postoperative days 1-3 after major abdominal surgery. The compliance rate in the intervention group was 60-65%. This study has demonstrated that the use of earplugs and eye masks did not contribute to improvements in sleep quality. Of note, sleep quality was moderate, with higher age and worse baseline sleep quality contributing to worse sleep scores. More studies are needed to investigate interventions to improve sleep quality after major abdominal surgery.
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- R W Leong
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- Programme in Health Services and Systems Research, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore
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- Department of Surgical Intensive Care, Anaesthesia, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Surgical Intensive Care, Anaesthesia, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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The Impact of Earplugs and Eye Masks on Sleep Quality in Surgical ICU Patients at Risk for Frequent Awakenings. Crit Care Med 2021; 49:e822-e832. [PMID: 33870919 DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0000000000005031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Sleep disturbances may contribute to the development of delirium, prolonged ICU stay, and increased mortality. There is conflicting data on the effectiveness of earplugs and eye masks for sleep promotion in the ICU. This study evaluates the impact of earplugs and eye masks on sleep quality in postoperative surgical ICU patients at risk for frequent awakenings. DESIGN Prospective randomized controlled trial. SETTING Surgical ICU within the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. PATIENTS Adult, female patients admitted to the surgical ICU requiring hourly postoperative assessments following breast free flap surgery between February 2018 and October 2019. INTERVENTIONS Patients were randomized into an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group received earplugs and eye masks in addition to standard postoperative care, whereas the control group received standard postoperative care. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS The primary outcome was overall sleep quality assessed via the Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire. Secondary outcomes of patient satisfaction and rates of ICU delirium were assessed with a modified version of the Family Satisfaction in the ICU survey and the Confusion Assessment Method for the ICU. After a planned interim analysis, the study was stopped early because prespecified criteria for significance were attained. Compared with the control group's average Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire total score of 47.3 (95% CI, 40.8-53.8), the intervention group's average Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire total score was significantly higher at 64.5 (95% CI, 58.3-70.7; p = 0.0007). There were no significant between-group differences for Confusion Assessment Method for the ICU scores or modified Family Satisfaction in the ICU survey scores. CONCLUSIONS These results suggest that earplugs and eye masks are effective in improving sleep quality in ICU patients undergoing frequent assessments. The results strengthen the evidence for nonpharmacologic sleep-promoting adjuncts in the ICU.
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Capezuti E. Palliative Care Nurse Perceptions of Nonpharmacological Sleep-Promoting Interventions. J Hosp Palliat Nurs 2021; 23:170-177. [PMID: 33633098 DOI: 10.1097/njh.0000000000000733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Poor quality of sleep is common among those with advanced serious illness. Several interventions have been demonstrated to improve sleep; however, the extent to which these are used is unknown. This study describes nurses' perceptions of 36 nonpharmacological sleep-promoting interventions as well as facilitators and barriers to implementing nonpharmacological interventions. A descriptive survey design was used to collect data via an online, anonymous survey from nurses throughout the United States that included demographic items and open-ended questions (barriers and facilitators). The 108 respondents were nurses working in either a hospital (33.3%) or home care/outpatient (54.6%) setting. Among 36 interventions presented, a mean (SD) total score of feasible interventions per respondent was 27.1 (6.5). There were no significant differences in the mean total feasibility score due to practice site, nurse type, or years of experience. Most thought individual belief in the efficacy of the nonpharmacological intervention was an important facilitator whereas perceived lack of value and institutional support were the major barriers. There was an overall appreciation and positive perception of nonpharmacological, sleep-promoting interventions by palliative care nurses. Increasing use will depend on overcoming barriers by identification of specific patient/caregiver and institutional factors in each setting or patient population.
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- Elizabeth Capezuti
- Elizabeth Capezuti, PhD, RN, FAAN, is W.R. Hearst Foundation Chair in Gerontology, Hunter College of the City University of New York, New York
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Koçak AT, Arslan S. The Effect of Using Eye Masks and Earplugs on Intensive Care Patients Quality of Sleep and Vital Signs. J Neurosci Nurs 2021; 53:29-33. [PMID: 33196559 DOI: 10.1097/jnn.0000000000000562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Intensive care unit (ICU) patients with severe health problems experience a high rate of sleep deprivation that harms their psychological and physiological health. Environmental factors are considered to be the greatest cause of sleep deprivation in the ICU, and noise and light are leading among these factors. This study aimed to investigate the effect of eye masks and earplugs on the sleep quality and vital signs of conscious ICU patients. METHODS: This study used a quasi-experimental, in similar groups, pretest-posttest design with a control group. The Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire (RCSQ) was used to collect data, and vital signs were recorded every 2 hours. On day 1, standard care was provided to the experimental group (n = 32), and they were provided with eye masks and earplugs on day 2. The control group (n = 32) was provided with standard care on both days. Chi-square, t, and McNemar and McNemar-Bowker tests were used to analyze the data. Multiple regression analysis was used for predictive analysis. RESULTS: The RCSQ mean (SD) pretest and posttest scores were 50.21 (16.02) and 68.50 (17.57), respectively, for the experimental group and 55.34 (16.62) and 49.03 (15.53), respectively, for the control group. In the experimental group, the posttest RCSQ score was significantly higher than the pretest RCSQ score (P < .01). No differences in vital signs were observed in the control group. All the vital signs were found to be similar in the experimental group, except for the mean daily pulse rate. CONCLUSION: The use of earplugs and eye masks may help reduce sleep deprivation. Eye masks and earplugs can be used by nurses to improve the sleep quality of patients in ICUs.
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Karimi L, Rahimi-Bashar F, Mohammadi SM, Mollahadi M, Khosh-Fetrat M, Vahedian-Azimi A, Ashtari S. The Efficacy of Eye Masks and Earplugs Interventions for Sleep Promotion in Critically Ill Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Front Psychiatry 2021; 12:791342. [PMID: 34925113 PMCID: PMC8678458 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.791342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Using physical devices such as eye masks and earplugs to improve to the quality of sleep in intensive care units (ICUs) is a very important issue. This study was conducted to assess the efficacy of eye masks and earplugs for sleep promotion in critically ill adult patients in the ICU based on various sleep quality assessment tools. PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and ProQuest were systematically retrieved until May 2021. Both randomized and non-randomized experimental and quasi-experimental studies were included if they evaluated the efficacy of eye masks and earplugs interventions on sleep outcomes in critically ill patients. The methodological quality was assessed by the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) critical appraisal tool. For the main outcome (sleep quality), a mean difference (MD) and confidence intervals (CIs) of 95% were determined. A total of 2,687 participants from 35 studies met the inclusion criteria. Twenty one studies were included in meta-analysis and 14 studies were included in the qualitative analysis. According to the results based on sleep quality assessment tools; overall scores of Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire (RCSQ), eye mask and/or earplug interventions have a positive effect on sleep quality. Based on Verran-Snyder-Halpern Sleep Scale (VSHSS), sleep disturbance was significantly lower in the intervention groups. In terms of polysomnography, the use of eye masks and/or earplugs resulted in a significant increase in total sleep time, sleep efficiency, rapid eye movement (REM) time, significant reduction of awaking, and sleep arousals index. The results of the present study suggest that the use of earplugs or eye masks, separately or combined affects sleep improvement in critically ill patients. Systematic Review Registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=145830, PROSPERO: CRD42020145830.
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- Leila Karimi
- Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Life Style Institute, Nursing Faculty, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, School of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Exercise Physiology Research Center, Life Style Institute, Nursing Faculty, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Khatamolanbia Hospital, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
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- Trauma Research Center, Nursing Faculty, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Chaudhary A, Kumari V, Neetu N. Sleep Promotion among Critically Ill Patients: Earplugs/Eye Mask versus Ocean Sound-A Randomized Controlled Trial Study. Crit Care Res Pract 2020; 2020:8898172. [PMID: 33425385 PMCID: PMC7773452 DOI: 10.1155/2020/8898172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2020] [Revised: 12/03/2020] [Accepted: 12/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Poor sleep quality is common in the intensive care unit (ICU), where several factors including environmental factors contribute to sleep deprivation. OBJECTIVE This study aims to assess and compare the effectiveness of earplugs and eye mask versus ocean sound on sleep quality among ICU patients. DESIGN A true experimental crossover design was used. Setting. Medical ICU of the Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Hospital, Mullana, India. Participants. Sixty-eight patients admitted in the medical ICU were randomly allocated by lottery methods into group 1 and group 2. METHODS Nocturnal nine-hour (10 : 00 pm to 7 : 00 am) for a four-night period were measured. Earplugs and eye mask versus ocean sound were crossed over between two groups. Subjective sleep quality of four nights was assessed using a structured sleep quality scale. Scores for each question range from 0 to 3, with a higher score indicating poor sleep quality. RESULTS Repeated measures ANOVA showed that there was a significant change in the sleep quality score (p=0.001), which showed that sleep quality score was improved after the administration of earplugs and eye mask and ocean sound. Fisher's LSD post hoc comparison showed a significant difference (p=0.001). CONCLUSION Earplugs and eye mask were better than ocean sound in improving sleep quality. Earplugs, eye mask, and ocean sound are safe and cost effective, which could be used as an adjuvant to pharmacological interventions to improve sleep quality among ICU patients. However, further research in this area needs to be conducted. This trial is registered with NCT03215212.
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- Abhilasha Chaudhary
- Department of Nursing, Nepal Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Chitkara School of Health Sciences, Chitkara University, Punjab, India
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- Extendicare Maple View, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, Canada
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Can ICUs create more sleep by creating less noise? Intensive Care Med 2019; 46:498-500. [DOI: 10.1007/s00134-019-05834-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2019] [Accepted: 10/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Sweity S, Finlay A, Lees C, Monk A, Sherpa T, Wade D. SleepSure: a pilot randomized-controlled trial to assess the effects of eye masks and earplugs on the quality of sleep for patients in hospital. Clin Rehabil 2018; 33:253-261. [DOI: 10.1177/0269215518806041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Objective: To determine the short-term effects of supplying hospital inpatients with earplugs and eye masks, preparatory to a full-scale trial. Design: A single-centre, open-label, two-arm, parallel group, randomized-controlled trial. Setting: A total of 13 medical and surgical wards in a large teaching hospital in the United Kingdom. Participants: Everyone admitted to hospital aged 18 years or older, who stayed overnight and had the mental capacity and sufficient understanding of English to give consent, the ability to complete the study questionnaire and the ability to use earplugs and eye masks unaided was considered. Interventions: The intervention group was provided with earplugs and eye masks for use the following night, and the control group received standard care. Main measures: Sleep quality assessed using the SleepSure questionnaire after the first night of using the intervention, use of earplugs and eye masks, number of falls throughout their inpatient stay, use of zopiclone during inpatient stay, length of stay and recruitment rate. Results: A total of 1600 patients were admitted; out of which, 626 (39%) were eligible and 206 (13% total, 33% eligible) recruited (intervention group, 109). The intervention group’s mean sleep quality score was 6.33 (95% confidence interval (CI): 5.89–6.77), compared with 5.09 (95% CI: 4.66–5.52) in the control group ( p < 0.001). There were no differences in use of zopiclone, falls or length of stay between the groups. Of the intervention group, 91 (86%) reported using the earplugs and/or eye masks. Conclusions: The intervention seems feasible, and effective, but trial eligibility rate and rate of recruitment into the study were limited.
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- Samaher Sweity
- Clinical Trials Unit, NHS Blood and Transplant, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, UK
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- Bristol Royal Infirmary, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol, UK
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- Horton General Hospital, Banbury, UK
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- North Bristol NHS Trust, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK
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- Oxford Institute of Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Research (OxINMAHR), Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK
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Impatient for Inpatient Sleep: Treating Sleep Disturbances in the Hospital Setting. CURRENT SLEEP MEDICINE REPORTS 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s40675-017-0098-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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