Managing insomnia in older adults

Nurse Pract. 2019 Sep;44(9):16-24. doi: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000577944.27349.66.

Abstract

NPs frequently care for patients with complaints of insomnia in the hospital and community settings. Because older adults with insomnia present unique challenges for successful management, NPs should understand the latest assessment and treatment options.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Geriatric Nursing*
  • Humans
  • Nurse Practitioners*
  • Nursing Assessment
  • Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders / classification
  • Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders / nursing*