Co-Design of a Sleep Improvement Intervention for Persons Living With Dementia Boarding in the Emergency Department

This study aimed to co-design strategies to improve sleep for persons living with dementia (PLWD) who are boarding in the emergency department (ED), an environment that often exacerbates sleep disruption. Through qualitative interviews and focus groups with various stakeholders, the authors identified key barriers and potential solutions, including structured nighttime routines and environmental modifications. The findings suggest that tailored interventions could mitigate sleep disruption and reduce delirium risk for PLWD in the ED setting.