Rest and recovery are vital for healing. Hospital staff play a key role by creating a quiet, comfortable environment and minimizing disruptions. Quality rest can speed recovery, reduce complications, and improve the overall experience.
By protecting patients’ rest, staff support physical healing and enhance the immune system’s ability to fight infection. Adequate rest is associated with lower rates of hospital-acquired infections and improved effectiveness of pain management. Rest also elevates mood and reduces anxiety, which are important factors given the common stress and fear that patients experience in the hospital. With sufficient rest, patients gain the energy and alertness needed to engage in rehabilitation, regain mobility, and prepare for a safe transition home