The effectiveness of a sleep clinical pathway in an inpatient musculoskeletal rehabilitation cohort: A randomised controlled trial

Abstract

Background Sleep is important for health, quality of life and general well-being. Poor sleep in hospitalized patients is common and can affect recovery, engagement, and prolong hospital stay. The assessment and management of sleep in hospitalised patients is poorly understood. The inpatient rehabilitation setting may present an opportunity for better management of sleep disorders. Clinical pathways may be useful for the management of sleep disorders in a rehabilitation setting. Aim To assess the effectiveness of a sleep clinical pathway compared to standard care in improving sleep quality, patient engagement in therapy and length of stay in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. Material and m..