Sleep disturbance in family caregivers of children who depend on medical technology

摘要

The population of children who depend on the use of medical technology (CMT) is growing worldwide.1 2 They are a diverse group with various diagnoses, uses of technology and a high utilisation of healthcare resources. Their family caregivers provide vigilant and skilful care every day. Even with homecare supports, sleep disturbance is a ubiquitous complaint among family caregivers of CMT,4 threatening their health, daytime function and capacity for quality care giving at home