Evaluation of a Sleep Knowledge Translation Strategy for Occupational Therapists Working with Persons who have Dementia
Introduction: Sleep deficiency is a significant, largely overlooked issue for persons with dementia (PWD), and is associated with physical and mental health problems, increased caregiver burden, and increased likelihood of institutionalization. Despite the high prevalence of sleep deficiency in PWD,...
Main Authors: | Laura LeBerge, Blaire Sangster, Cary A. Brown |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Western Michigan University
2015-10-01
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Series: | Open Journal of Occupational Therapy |
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Online Access: | http://scholarworks.wmich.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1161&context=ojot |
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