Sleep in hospitalized pediatric and adult patients - A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sleep is essential for recovery from illness. As a result, researchers have shown a growing interest in the sleep of hospitalized patients. Although many studies have been conducted over the past years, an up to date systematic review of the results is missing.

Objective

The objective of this systematic review was to assess sleep quality and quantity of hospitalized patients and sleep disturbing factors.

Methods

A systematic literature search was conducted within four scientific databases. The search focused on synonyms of 'sleep' and 'hospitalization'. Papers written in English or Dutch from inception to April 25th,2022 were included for hospitalized patients >1 year of age. Papers exclusively reporting about patients receiving palliative, obstetric or psy

SUBMITTER: Burger P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9672415 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature