Sleep disruption and quality of life in persons with dementia: A state-of-the-art review

Sleep disruption in persons with dementia is pervasive and contributes to negative health outcomes and decreased quality of life. Using Lawton's framework for quality of life in persons with dementia, the aim of this state-of-the-art review was to synthesize current knowledge on the association between sleep disruption and quality of life in persons with dementia in four domains: physical, social/behavioral, emotional well-being, and cognitive....