A patient survey of sleep quality in the Intensive Care Unit.

Background null Patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience qualitative and quantitative sleep disruption leading to sleep deprivation and adverse sequelae. Patient-related factors, environmental factors, and health-support techniques contribute to sleep disruption. This quality improvement study examines potential factors contributing to poor sleep in the ICU. null Methods null Medical and surgical patients who spent at least one night...