Sleep`s pattern assessment in a Daily Gerontological Center
Section: Health and quality of life
How to quote
Varela N et al. Valoración del patrón de sueño en un Centro Gerontológico de Estancias Diurnas (CGED). Metas de Enfermería jun 2002; 5(5): 55-58
Authors
Natalia Varela González1, Leire Lodeiro Fernández2, Maika Sieiro Vázquez3, Alma Mª López Sande4, Manuel Gandoy Crego5
Position
Diplomada en Enfermería. Experta en Gerontología Clínica1, Diplomada en Logopedia. Experta en Gerontología Cl&i
Contact address
Gerontología Clínica y Social. Departamento de MEdicina. Universidad de A Coruña. Campus de oza, s/n. 15006 A Coruña
Abstract
The rise in number of our elder population is having more and more influence on the creation of healthcare delivery services for this type of patient.
In the gerontological daycare center, daytime care is provided in a multidisciplinary environment.
Our main objective is to provide integral care for the patient and for this reason we cannot forget those patterns that are no taken care of in a daycare-center setting, such as sleep and rest patterns.
Keywords:
elderly; daycare-center; sleep; gerontology
Versión en Español
Título:
Valoración del patrón de sueño en un Centro Gerontológico de Estancias Diurnas (CGED)