DOI: 10.5014/ajot.2023.77s2-po305 ISSN: 0272-9490
The Impact of a Circadian Lighting Intervention on Sleep, Mood, & Engagement: Two Case Studies
Martha Sanders, Samantha Barnaba, Luke Bowerman, Kayla Cicero, Alexandra Muzzio, Alexis Silverstein, Taylor Demarco- Occupational Therapy
Abstract
Date Presented 04/22/2023
Circadian lighting, indoor light that simulates the solar day, was explored as a means to help regulate sleep in a person living with dementia and a college student. Results indicate that a daily, 1-hour circadian lighting exposure helped to regulate sleep and improve mood and engagement for both cases. Implementation was facilitated by integrating lighting into a daily leisure or instrumental routine. Findings contribute to OT knowledge on means to promote the occupation of sleep.
Primary Author and Speaker: Martha Sanders
Contributing Authors: Samantha Barnaba, Luke Bowerman, Kayla Cicero, Alexandra Muzzio, Alexis Silverstein, Taylor Demarco