Is caregiver sleep quality an important clinical issue?
03/30/24 at 03:00 AM
Is caregiver sleep quality an important clinical issue?
Sleep and Biological Rhythms, by Ayfer Durak, Nezahat Muge Catikkas; 3/24
Sleep quality is directly related to general health and quality of life. Caregivers' sleep disturbances affect not only their own health, but also the optimal care of their patients, with negative consequences such as neglect and medication errors. This study was conducted prospectively in the palliative care unit. ... The fact that the sleep quality of family group caregivers is worse than that of paid caregivers may prevent healthy medical service delivery.