Although sleep disorders are common, it is an overlooked problem in cancer care. 129 patients with cancer and 113 registered nurses working with cancer patients were recruited to this study. The majority of patients (69.8%) reported having poor sleep quality and the majority of nurses (86.7%) reported they had never screened patients with cancer for any sleep problems. Only 8% of patients who reported having problems sleeping to a nurse received interventions to promote better sleeping. The authors concluded assessment of sleep disturbances in patients with cancer should be unified using a comprehensive valid tool, as well as providing evidence-based interventions according to patients needs.
Khater, W. et al. 2019. Sleep assessment and interventions for patients living with cancer from the patients' and nurses' perspective. International Journal of Palliative Nursing, 25 (7) p 316 - 324.
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