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Keywords
medical surgical, pain, anxiety, sleep
Disciplines
Nursing
Description
Medical Surgical patients often experience pain, anxiety, and disruptions from hospital environments. This often leads to poor sleep quality. Implementation of a sleep hygiene protocol has shown to enhance patient’s recovery and healing process. When patients sleep well, they are more likely to engage in their treatment plan and report higher satisfaction with care. The current, most used method of resolving patients poor sleeping qualityis sleeping pharmaceuticals.
Research shows that poor sleep in hospitalized patients is linked to delayed healing, increased pain, and lower satisfaction. Studies like Beswicket al. (2023) and Dacharyaet al. (2024) support non-pharmacological strategies-such as environmental changes and care clustering-to improve sleep quality. Andrade (2021), highlights the risks of sedative use when caring for patients at risk for hospital acquired delirium and falls. Overall, evidence supports that simple, nurse-led sleep hygiene interventions can enhance rest, recovery, and patient experience in a safe and effective manner.
Publication Date
5-6-2026
Recommended Citation
Conrad S, Tuchlei M, Goode T, Lerchenfeldt K. Sleep smarter, heal faster!. Presented at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital; 2026 May 6-12; Royal Oak, MI.
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Nurses Week at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Royal Oak, MI, May 6-12, 2026.