International Journal of Nursing Research

Insomnia is the most common symptom among elderly patients during treatment, which directly affects their daytime energy and is not conducive to the smooth implementation of various treatment and nursing operations. And under the influence of long-term insomnia symptoms, it may lead to abnormal immune levels in patients, and even affect their recovery. Based on current clinical practice, it can be found that there are many reasons that can cause insomnia symptoms in elderly patients. Environmental, psychological, and various symptoms of the patient themselves may all lead to symptoms such as difficulty falling asleep at night or easy awakening. During the treatment of elderly patients, it is necessary to accurately grasp the causes of insomnia symptoms and provide targeted nursing support based on the specific characteristics of this group of patients, in order to promote the improvement of insomnia symptoms and ensure the quality of sleep for patients. This article aims to analyze the causes of insomnia symptoms in elderly patients and summarize the progress of related nursing research.

Elderly patients; Insomnia; Nursing