Sleep disturbance in people living with dementia or mild cognitive impairment: a realist review of general practice

CONCLUSION: In primary care, sleep disturbance among PLwD or MCI is not adequately addressed. Over-reliance on medication, underutilisation of non-pharmacological strategies, and inflexible care home routines were reported as a result of low confidence in sleep management and resource constraints. This does not constitute effective and person-centred care. Future work should consider ways to tailor the assessment and management of sleep disturbance to the needs of individuals and their informal carers without overstretching services.PMID:38499365 | DOI:10.3399/BJGP.2023.0171

Source: The British Journal of General Practice - March 18, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Aidin Aryankhesal Jessica Blake Geoff Wong Molly Megson Simon Briscoe Louise Allan Niall M Broomfield Zenahrai Eastwood Leanne Greene Andrea Hilton Anne Killett Alpar S Lazar Rachael Litherland Gill Livingston Ian Maidment Joanne Reeve George Rook Sion Sc Source Type: research