The Effects of Nonpharmacological Interventions on Sleep Quality in Cardiac Surgical Patients: A Prospective Randomised Controlled Study.

Authors

Annushha Gayatri, Nagarjuna Panidapu, Praveen Kumar Neema, Thushara Madathil, Devika Poduval, Don Jose Palamattam, Praveen Kerala Varma

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Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia. Aug 17, 2025. Epub Aug 17, 2025.

Abstract

The primary objective of the current study was to evaluate whether the use of eye masks and ear plugs improves postoperative sleep quality in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. The secondary objectives include the evaluation of nonpharmacological interventions on daytime sleepiness, opioid consumption, and postoperative complications DESIGN: Prospective, randomized, controlled, parallel-group study.
The study was conducted in 100 adult patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery in a quaternary care hospital.
The intervention group received ear plugs and an eye mask from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am. The quality of sleep was assessed on the morning of the next day using the Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire.
The intervention group had significantly higher Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire scores (78 v 62; p < 0.05) and a significant reduction in daytime sleepiness (30% v 62%; p < 0.05) and opioid consumption (7.35 mg v 12.75 mg; p < 0.05). The incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation, delirium, and length of stay in the intensive care unit were comparable between the groups.
Eye masks and ear plugs improve the quality of sleep and reduce daytime sleepiness and opioid consumption in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.

PMID:
40947339
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 15 Sep 2025.

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