EXPLORATION OF VARIABILITY IN STRESS AND SLEEP QUALITY IN OLDER PEOPLE WITH MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT
2024
Exploring Stress and Sleep Quality in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment
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Author Information
Author(s): Kabaya Sonoko, Greiner Chieko, Yamaguchi Yuko, Nakamura Masahide
Primary Institution: Kobe University
Hypothesis
How do stress and sleep quality fluctuate throughout the day in older people with mild cognitive impairment?
Conclusion
Stress levels are higher during wakefulness than during nighttime sleep in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.
Supporting Evidence
- Mild cognitive impairment affects 10%-35% of people over 65.
- Stress in older people with MCI can lead to cognitive decline.
- Stress adversely affects sleep quality and duration among older people with MCI.
Takeaway
Older people with mild cognitive impairment feel more stressed when they are awake than when they are sleeping.
Methodology
Data was collected continuously for 7 days using smart watches to measure stress and sleep quality.
Participant Demographics
Older adults with mild cognitive impairment over the age of 65 and their family caregivers.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.05e-89
Statistical Significance
p=0.05e-89
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