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SLEEP AND REST Definitions Rest: is a condition in which the body is in a decreased state of activity without emotional stress and freedom from anxiety. Sleep: is a state of rest accompanied of altered level of consciousness and relative inactivity, and perception to environment are decreased. Adequate rest and sleep are important in: Promoting general health. Ensuring recovery from illness. Aid healing process. Increase ability to learn and concentration and recalling know lodge. Help person to be socially adaptable. Sleep and rest disturbance will be imply: Irritable, anxiety and stress. Fatigue. Reduce work optimally Seek assistance from physician. Poor concentration. Difficulty making decisions. Normal sleep patterns and requirements: Newborn: 16-18 hours /day Infants: some 22 hours, and others from 12-14 Toddlers: 10-12 hours Preschool: 11-12 hours School-Age: 8- 12 hours Adolescents: 8-10 hours Adult: 6-8 hours Elders: 6 hours Factors Affecting Sleep Developmental considerations Psychological stress Motivation Culture Lifestyle and habits Physical activity and exercise Dietary habits Environmental factors Illness Medications Classification of Sleep Disorders Dyssomnias — characterized by insomnia or excessive sleepiness Parasomnias — patterns of waking behavior that appear during sleep Sleep disorders associated with medical or psychiatric disorders Other proposed disorders Dyssomnias Insomnia: difficulty falling asleep Hypersomnia: excessive sleep Narcolepsy: uncontrollable desire to sleep Sleep apnea: absence of breathing between snoring intervals Restless leg syndrome Sleep deprivation Parasomnias Somnambulism: sleep walking Sleep talking Nocturnal erections Bruxism: grinding of teeth during sleeping Enuresis Sleep-related eating disorder Treatment for dyssomnias Pharmologic therapy – Sedatives and hypnotics Nonpharmacologic therapy – Stimulus control – Sleep restriction – Sleep hygiene – Cognitive therapy – Multicomponent therapy – Relaxation therapy Nursing Interventions to Promote Sleep Prepare a restful environment Promote bedtime rituals Offer appropriate bedtime snacks and beverages Promote relaxation and comfort Use night light Provide privacy Schedule nursing care to avoid disturbances Use medications to produce sleep Encourage patient to void before sleep Remove any irritants against patients skin such as moist or wrinkled sheets