Perspectives on sleep of people living with dementia in nursing homes: a qualitative interview study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Disturbed sleep among people living with dementia in nursing homes is widespread and is associated with diseases and all-cause mortality. This study examined the sleep of people living with dementia from their perspectives in nursing homes and that of the nurses who care for people living with dementia.

Methods

A qualitative cross-sectional study was conducted. A total of 15 people living with dementia and 15 nurses in 11 German nursing homes were enrolled in this study. Data was collected between February and August 2021 through semistructured interviews, which were audio recorded and transcribed. Thematic analyses were performed by three independent researchers. Thematic mind maps and controversial findings were discussed with the Research Working Group of Peopl

SUBMITTER: Dorner J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10214326 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature