The purpose of this project is to synthesize the current research of non-pharmacological interventions for improving sleep quality in persons with dementia and their caregivers in order to inform the practice of occupational therapy. The product will be a manuscript for a self-paced continuing education article to be submitted to an occupational therapy magazine, OT Practice. This project promotes participation in the occupation of sleep for PWD and their caregivers. Furthermore, this project gives this occupational therapy doctoral student the opportunity to demonstrate clinical scholarship through summarizing the literature in a concise manner to be shared with colleagues and contributes to knowledge translation in the areas of dementia, sleep, and caregiver/PWD relationships.
