Improving sleep quality for nursing home residents with dementia

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What this research studies

This research focuses on enhancing the sleep quality of nursing home residents suffering from Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. It implements a program called LOCK, which trains nursing home staff to create a more conducive sleep environment by minimizing disturbances caused by noise and light. The study aims to refine this program through a pragmatic trial across multiple nursing homes, assessing its effectiveness in improving sleep and overall well-being for residents. By utilizing evidence-based strategies, the research seeks to address the critical issue of sleep disturbances in this vulnerable population.

Why it matters

Where this research is happening

• University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa
  Tuscaloosa, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Snow, a Lynn — University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa
• Study coordinator: Snow, a Lynn

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About this research

1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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