Independent Occupational TherapistJULIE SWANN
'British Journal of Mental Health Nursing'Some articles can also be downloaded in PDF format. To view the PDF files
you will need the free Acrobat Reader. 2017July/August Vol 6 No 4 p 161-164 Patients and practitioners can suffer from sleep disturbances. When problems persist, they can affect a person physically and psychologically. Often, by addressing lifestyle and sleeping habits, sleep problems can be alleviated.
Sleep is a natural state of inactivity resulting from the closing down of bodily systems, aided by the production of hormones. There are considerable variables in sleep patterns and individual requirements. Insomnia covers a variety of sleep problems, each needing a different approach. This article describes the process of sleep and the causes of insomnia; and outlines treatments to help improve the quality of sleep particularly in older people. Articles have also been published in:
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