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Day for night
 — circadian rhythms in the elderly
Author(s)C A Armstrong-Esther, L H Hawkins
Journal titleNursing Times, vol 78, no 30, 28 July 1982
Pagespp 1263-1265
KeywordsVisual impairment ; Behaviour ; Behaviour disorders.
AnnotationLoss of response to the light-dark cycle plus a change in routine, eg admission to hospital, can lead to confusion, incontinence and sleep disturbance.
Accession NumberCPA-930524061
ClassmarkBR: DM: EP *

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