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Review
. 2021 Jun;56(2):275-286.
doi: 10.1016/j.cnur.2021.02.006. Epub 2021 Apr 28.

Sleep after Traumatic Brain Injury

Kris B Weymann  1 , Jennifer M Rourke  2
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Review

Sleep after Traumatic Brain Injury

Kris B Weymann et al. Nurs Clin North Am. 2021 Jun.

Abstract

Sleep disturbances are common after traumatic brain injury of all levels of severity, interfere with acute and long-term recovery, and can persist for years after injury. There is increasing evidence of the importance of sleep in improving brain function and recovery. Noticing and addressing sleep disturbances are important aspects of nursing care, especially for the prevention or early recognition of delirium. Nonpharmacologic interventions can improve sleep. Teaching about the importance of sleep after traumatic brain injury, promoting sleep hygiene, and multidisciplinary approaches to addressing sleep problems and improving sleep are important for recovery from traumatic brain injury.

Keywords: Fatigue; Insomnia; Sleep; Sleep–wake disorders; Traumatic brain injury.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure The authors have nothing to disclose. The contents do not represent the views of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or the United States Government.

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