Sleep is what your doctor recommends for a speedy recovery.
By Dozee internal editorial team
Sleep, a basic human need, is a key requirement for patient’s recovery. Getting adequate and restful sleep is important for healing, and sometimes even survival, of illness. Sleep deprivation can impede recovery from an illness, decrease the ability to resist infection, and lead to neurological problems such as delirium.
Does sleep promote healing?
When we fall asleep, our brain starts attending to several issues within the body. If there are areas that need attention, the brain triggers the release of hormones that encourage tissue growth to repair blood vessels. This helps wounds to heal faster and restore sore or damaged muscles. When we sleep, our body manufactures more white blood cells that attack viruses and bacteria. Our immune system depends greatly on a good night’s sleep to be able to fight harmful substances. The need for a restful sleep, therefore, increases when recovering from illness or battling diseases. Also, when we sleep our blood pressure drops and our heart requires to work less hard, while our body releases hormones that can slow down breathing and relax other muscles. This process can reduce inflammation and assist in the healing process.
Common disruptions in sleep patterns of patients
Sleep disruption has been widely recognised as a complication of acute illness. It is characterised by reduced nocturnal sleep efficiency and altered sleep architecture. The ICU environment, in which loud noises and frequent care-related interruptions are prevalent, may interfere with the continuity of sleep. The factors that are associated with sleep disruption in the intensive care unit (ICU) include patient-ventilator desynchrony, medications, patient care interactions, and environmental noise and light.A study concluded that critically ill patients frequently experience poor sleep, characterized by frequent disruptions, loss of circadian rhythms, and a paucity of time spent in restorative sleep stages.
Noise, pain, discomfort, and drugs have been cited as causes of sleep deprivation in critically ill patients. The inability of nurses to accurately assess patients’ sleep has also been cited as a concern. The need for minimising disruptions at night and allowing patients to have a restful sleep is of crucial importance.
How can Dozee help in hospitals?
Placed under the mattress in patient wards, Dozee monitors micro-vibrations produced by the body during sleep. Proprietary algorithms convert muscular, respiratory and cardiac movements into useful biomarkers to monitor heart, respiration, stress levels, restlessness, and sleep. Powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) it predicts any deterioration in health condition so that timely intervention is possible.
Our cost-effective technology provides hospitals with an efficient approach to monitor the health of the entire ward at a time. Dozee seamlessly integrates with all hospital workflows, leveraging existing hospital infrastructure to connect healthcare providers to their patients via a web dashboard.
Unlike fit bits, Dozee allows you to measure your health parameters with clinical precision. It is a contact-free device that seamlessly fits into your lifestyle without you having to charge it every day. It has ease of use and is a cost-effective solution when compared to medical devices.
If you or your loved ones are recovering from illness, use Dozee to monitor your sleep patterns from the comfort of your home. To know more about Dozee, call us at 8884436933.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment. Dozee is not a medical device. It is not designed or intended for use in diagnosis, prevention or cure of any disorder or illness.
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