# Improving Sleep Quality and Quantity in Hospitalized Patients With Melatonin: A Quality Improvement Project at HCA (Hospital Corporation of America) Oak Hill Hospital

## TL;DR

This study shows melatonin improves sleep quality and quantity in hospitalized patients.

## Contribution

The study provides empirical evidence supporting melatonin as a sleep aid in hospital settings.

## Key findings

- Melatonin increased sleep duration and improved sleep onset in hospitalized patients.
- Patients experienced fewer awakenings and better subjective sleep quality after melatonin use.

## Abstract

This study investigated the effectiveness of melatonin in improving sleep quality among hospitalized patients. Researchers assessed sleep parameters, including duration, latency (time to fall asleep), awakenings, and subjective quality, before and after melatonin administration. Results showed significant improvement after melatonin across all measures, with increased sleep duration, faster sleep onset, fewer awakenings, and better reported sleep quality. These findings suggest melatonin supplementation as a potential strategy to enhance sleep in hospitalized patients.