ABSTRACT
NURSING CARE FOR ELDERLY PATIENTS EXPERIENCING ACTIVITY AND REST DISTURBANCES WITH THE NURSING PROBLEM OF DISTURBED SLEEP PATTERN
(Case Study at UPT Social Services Tresna Werdha Magetan)
By : HEFIT AFITRI
NIM . 23613629
Sleep pattern disturbance is one of the health problems commonly experienced by older adults due to physiological changes during the aging process and can be influenced by psychological and environmental factors. This condition may cause fatigue, decreased concentration, daytime sleepiness, and reduced quality of life. The purpose of this case study was to provide nursing care for an older adult with a nursing problem of sleep pattern disturbance at the UPT Pelayanan Sosial Tresna Werdha, Magetan Regency.
The method used was a case study with a nursing process approach, including assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Nursing care was provided to Mrs. K for six days, from May 14 to May 19, 2026.
The assessment results showed that the client frequently woke up at night, had difficulty returning to sleep, and slept for approximately four hours each night. The nursing diagnosis established was sleep pattern disturbance related to inadequate sleep control. The interventions provided included sleep support through identifying factors that interfere with sleep, implementing a regular sleep schedule, modifying the environment, improving comfort, providing education about the importance of adequate sleep, and teaching autogenic relaxation techniques. The evaluation results indicated that the sleep pattern disturbance had not been completely resolved; however, the interventions helped maintain the client’s sleep quality. Therefore, continuous implementation of sleep support interventions is necessary to improve the sleep quality and quality of life of older adults.
Keywords: Older Adults, Nursing Care, Sleep Pattern Disturbance.