A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTS OF NURSING INTERVENTION ON QUALITY OF SLEEP AMONG ELDERLY PEOPLE WITH SLEEP DISTURBANCE RESIDING IN SELECTED OLD AGE HOMES AT AGRA, UTTAR PRADESH

Abstract

Sleep is an important component for establishing a proper physical, mental and emotional well-being of an individual. It is a highly complex and organized phenomenon and its structure tend to change with advancing age. The consequences of chronic sleep problems are considerable among older adults. It highlights the importance of treating sleep problems in the elderly. The non-pharmacological interventions can be the better choice to manage sleep problems in elderly.

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of nursing intervention on quality of sleep among elderly people with sleep disturbance.