Date of Award

Spring 4-7-2025

Document Type

Restricted Access Thesis

Degree Name

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Department

Nursing

First Advisor

Sue Cutshall, DNP, APRN, CNS

Second Advisor

Michelle Higgins, DNP, APRN, CNP

Abstract

Many people experience sleep disorders at different times of their lives for various reasons. Immigrants go through challenges by relocating to this country, and some experience sleepless nights due to the uncertainty of what awaits them. Sleep disorders are a problem for many immigrants, but they do not usually get the proper treatment. Pharmacological management has been used to manage insomnia, but with drugs come side effects that many may want to avoid. Advanced providers can provide nonpharmacological treatments like mindful meditation, which can be taught to patients and used anywhere to help with sleep. Mindful meditation is a practice of relaxing and focusing on the moment. A literature review identified different ways mindful meditation can manage sleep disorders. This scholarly project aims to explore the effectiveness of mindful meditation in adults of African descent with self-reports of sleep disorders like insomnia. This scholarly project addresses the gap in research on sleep disorders within the African immigrant population. It provides valuable insights into the viability and efficacy of mindful meditation as a culturally appropriate treatment for bettering sleep outcomes. Further research is recommended to explore long-term effects, cultural preferences, and the role of mindful meditation in promoting sleep health among diverse populations.

Keywords: Insomnia, Mindful meditation, meditation, sleep quality, sleep disorders.

Identifier

SC 11.DNP.2025.Ogwang.N.

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