Efficacy of a Sleep Hygiene Toolkit for Patients in ARU

NCT05541692 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: UP-22-00115
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 30
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Sleep Hygiene Study Abstract: INTRODUCTION Sleep is integral to the health of a person and can have multifaceted contributions to a person including their physical, cognitive, and psychosocial well-being. However, within a recent survey evaluating the sleep perception of patients within an acute rehabilitation unit (ARU), there was a high prevalence of reported sleep disturbances and poor sleep hygiene compared to at home (Davis et al., 2021). In addition, patients within an ARU generally have an extended length of stay-which could mean many nights of poor sleep hygiene. Given the importance of sleep in facilitating a person's health and recovery versus the challenges the hospital environment poses on patient's sleep hygiene, this study aims to examine the efficacy of a sleep hygiene toolkit provided to the patients admitted to ARU. The sleep hygiene toolkit includes multiple non-pharmaceutical resources addressing sensory stimulation and psychological and emotional needs. OBJECTIVE This study aims to evaluate the perception of sleep quality experienced by ARU patients utilizing the sleep hygiene toolkit. This study hypothesizes that with the use of a sleep hygiene toolkit, patients will report a positive impact on their sleep quality during their hospital stay. METHODOLOGY This is a within-subjects study design. All eligible participants will be given the sleep hygiene intervention administered for a period of five days. The sleep hygiene toolkit includes multiple resources including assistive devices (ie. eye masks and ear plugs), sensory-based tools (ie. aromatherapy, music, meditation, and breathing techniques), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) activities (ie. addressing anxiety and worry), and education and training on sleep hygiene. The visual analog scales on the Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire will be used to assess patient's overall sleep perception pre- and post-intervention. CONCLUSION Given this prevalent area of need for patients admitted to ARU, occupational therapists (OT) can offer an additional way to address it. According to the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (2020), OTs are well-equipped to provide comprehensive treatment to promote a person's sleep preparation and sleep participation. The results will determine the efficacy of a sleep hygiene toolkit for ARU patients in addressing their sleep needs-an important component in a patient's health and recovery during their hospital stay. SIGNIFICANCE OF TOPIC This study aims to highlight the barriers to successful participation in the occupation of sleep and rest for patients admitted to an acute rehabilitation unit (ARU). The creation of this sleep hygiene toolkit is to address a person's sleep preparation and sleep participation. Although sleep quality and its impact are a topic well studied, there is limited study on occupational therapy led interventions aimed to benefit the patient's sleep quality in an ARU setting.

Conditions

Sleep Disturbance; Sleep Disorder; Insomnia; Critical Illness Myopathy

Keywords

Occupational Therapy; Sleep; ARU; ADL; Rehab; sensory; cognitive behavior therapy; assistive devices; environmental disturbances

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire

  Visual analog scale aimed to assess patient's overall sleep perception. Scale parameters are from 0-100 with the higher number correlating to better sleep perception. This questionnaire was used pre- and post-intervention.

  5 days

Study Arms (1)

Efficacy of a sleep hygiene toolkit in ARU

OTHER

Pre/post of intervention group (no control)

Behavioral: Sleep Hygiene Toolkit

Interventions

Sleep Hygiene Toolkit BEHAVIORAL

The sleep hygiene toolkit includes multiple resources including assistive devices (ie. eye masks and ear plugs), sensory-based tools (ie. aromatherapy, music, meditation, and breathing techniques), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) activities (ie. addressing anxiety and worry), and education and training on sleep hygiene.

Efficacy of a sleep hygiene toolkit in ARU

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Patients who have the ability and willingness to give informed consent
• ability to communicate verbally and understand the questionnaires
• ability to use all components of the intervention
• are expected to stay in ARU for more than five days.

You may not qualify if:

• Patients with severe cognitive, communication, or behavioral deficits
• received a score of 7 or less out of 15 on the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) upon admission
• unable to use all components of the intervention

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Southern California: lead

Study Sites (1)

Keck Medical Center of USC

Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Parasomnias; Sleep Wake Disorders; Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Nervous System Diseases; Mental Disorders; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Sleep Disorders, Intrinsic; Dyssomnias

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Associate Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 2, 2022
• First Posted: September 15, 2022
• Study Start: April 1, 2022
• Primary Completion: July 4, 2022
• Study Completion: July 4, 2022
• Last Updated: September 15, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-09

Locations

US (1)