NURSING CARE FOR REST AND SLEEP NEEDS IN OLDER ADULTS
WITH SLEEP PATTERN DISTURBANCE
(A Case Study at UPT Pelayanan Sosial Tresna Werdha Magetan)
By : VANESA PRATAMI PUTRI
NIM. 23613614
Sleep pattern disturbance is one of the most common problems experienced by
older adults due to the aging process and environmental factors, such as noise,
which may reduce sleep quality and interfere with daily activities. This case study
aimed to provide gerontological nursing care for an older adult with a disturbed
sleep pattern through the implementation of sleep support interventions combined
with deep breathing relaxation therapy.
The method used was a case study employing the nursing process approach,
which included assessment, nursing diagnosis, intervention, implementation, and
evaluation. The subject of this case study was Mrs. S, an older adult who
experienced a disturbed sleep pattern related to environmental barriers at UPT
Pelayanan Sosial Tresna Werdha Magetan. Nursing care was provided for four
days, from February 8 to February 11, 2026.
The assessment revealed that the client experienced difficulty sleeping, frequent
nighttime awakenings, poor sleep quality, and insufficient rest. The nursing
diagnosis established was Disturbed Sleep Pattern related to environmental
barriers. The interventions consisted of sleep support and deep breathing
relaxation therapy. Following the implementation of nursing care, the client's sleep
quality improved, as evidenced by a reduced frequency of nighttime awakenings,
increased sleep comfort, and feeling more refreshed upon waking. These findings
indicate that the implementation of sleep support interventions combined with deep
breathing relaxation therapy had a positive effect on improving the client's sleep
quality.
Based on the findings of this case study, sleep support interventions combined
with deep breathing relaxation therapy can help improve sleep quality in older
adults with disturbed sleep patterns. This intervention may be considered a simple,
safe, and effective non-pharmacological nursing intervention for improving sleep
quality among older adults.
Keywords: sleep pattern disturbance, older adults, deep breathing relaxation
therapy, nursing care.