How to improve quality of sleep for people with learning disabilities
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How to improve quality of sleep for people with learning disabilities

Martyna Jabłońska Head of sleep services, Sleep Scotland

Adult service users face sleep issues affecting quality of life, but there are strategies to help improve them

Adults with learning disabilities face a high prevalence of sleep issues that can seriously affect their quality of life. Nurses can take a holistic approach, and include sleep and nighttime in care plans to improve service users’ well-being.

Learning Disability Practice. 26, 2, 14-15. doi: 10.7748/ldp.26.2.14.s6

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