Weighted blankets as a non pharmacological sleep intervention for people with dementia: A pilot randomized controlled crossover effectiveness-implementation trial

Flinders University0 个研究点目标入组 16 人开始时间: 2023年8月21日最近更新: 2023年8月28日

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•Adults admitted to the specialised dementia care unit with severe dementia as assessed using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition and assessed as having at least one sleep problem as assessed using the Sleep Disorder Inventory (SDI).
•Trialling a weighted blanket as a non-pharmacological sleep intervention, will be discussed with potential participants nearest relative/guardian within their usual multi-disciplinary care and consent gained by proxy. The researchers will provide educational sessions about the trial to families and information about the project will be included in unit newsletters for families. Following consent, a weighted blanket risk assessment will be conducted by an occupational therapist to determine safety and suitability.

•People who are unable to independently remove a lesser weight blanket (3kg) or who are receiving palliative care.

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