Effectiveness of Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Improving Sleep Quality in Patients with Chronic Medical Conditions: A Systematic Review

Abstract

Sleep disturbance in patients with chronic medical
conditions is common, and an additional factor is
significantly causing distress and delay in recovery.
Pharmacological interventions led to more difficulties
and reactions to medicines affecting overall health. To
improve sleep quality for people with chronic medical
disorders, this systematic review evaluated the
effectiveness of non-pharmacological therapies. The
Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) instrument
was used to evaluate the review's quality, and it
complied with the Preferred Reporting Items for
Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA)
standards. In individuals with chronic medical illnesses,
this systematic review emphasises the potential efficacy
of non-pharmacological therapies for improving sleep
quality. The overwhelming body of research supports
the inclusion of therapies such as cognitive behavioural
therapy, relaxation training, and sleep restriction
therapy in the comprehensive care of these patients.
Three papers were found to be relevant after a thorough
search through medical databases including PubMed,
Springer, NCBI, ResearchGate, and WILEY Online
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