Timed Activity to Minimize Sleep Disturbance in People With Cognitive Impairment.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Sleep disturbances occur in >60% of persons living with cognitive impairment, affecting their quality of life (QOL). Regulating the sleep-wake cycle through engaging cognitive, physical, and sensory-based activities delivered at strategic times may reduce sleep disturbances and be a feasible nonpharmacological treatment for sleep problems. The objective of this trial was to test the efficacy of a timed-activity intervention in improving QOL and sleep disturbances in persons living with cognitive impairment.

Research design and method

Randomized 2-group parallel design involving 209 dyads of community-residing persons living with cognitive impairment and care partners. Dyads were randomly assigned (1:1) to 1-hr home activity sessions administered wee

SUBMITTER: Hodgson NA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10790812 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature