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Significant improvement in sleep in people with intellectual disabilities living in residential settings by non-pharmaceutical interventions.
- Source :
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Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDR [J Intellect Disabil Res] 2009 Aug; Vol. 53 (8), pp. 695-703. Date of Electronic Publication: 2009 May 11. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- Background: Although about 15 to 50 percent of people with intellectual disabilities (ID) living in residential settings suffer from sleep problems, scant attention is paid to these problems. Most available studies focus on pharmaceutical solutions. In this study we focus on improving sleep in people with intellectual disabilities living in residential settings by non-pharmaceutical interventions.<br />Method: The design is a multiple case study using actigraphy. Following a baseline measurement of people with ID, we recommended an intervention such as bedtime scheduling. This was followed by an effect measurement.<br />Results: Sleep efficiency, sleep latency and rising latency improved significantly. The time spent in bed also decreased significantly and the hours of sleep while in bed increased significantly.<br />Conclusion: For people with ID, sleep can be improved by non-pharmaceutical interventions. A multidisciplinary approach is helpful in selecting an adequate intervention.
- Subjects :
- Adult
Female
Humans
Interdisciplinary Communication
Male
Polysomnography
Severity of Illness Index
Sleep Wake Disorders diagnosis
Sleep Wake Disorders epidemiology
Sleep Wake Disorders therapy
Surveys and Questionnaires
Complementary Therapies statistics & numerical data
Intellectual Disability epidemiology
Intellectual Disability psychology
Mental Health Services statistics & numerical data
Residential Facilities
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1365-2788
- Volume :
- 53
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDR
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 19460068
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2788.2009.01177.x