Sleep Discrepancies in Older Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Calderon Russell, Liu Sofia, McPhillips Miranda, Liu Michelle, Liu Yifan, Li Junxin
Primary Institution: Johns Hopkins University
Hypothesis
Cognition and pain are associated with discrepancies between Actigraphy and self-reported sleep measures in older adults.
Conclusion
Cognitive function and pain were found to be associated with discrepancies in sleep reporting among older adults without dementia.
Supporting Evidence
- Higher cognitive function was associated with reduced discrepancies in sleep reporting.
- Pain behavior expression was linked to greater discrepancies in sleep measures.
- The study involved 125 older adults without dementia.
Takeaway
Older people sometimes report their sleep differently than what devices measure, and this can be affected by how well they think and how much pain they feel.
Methodology
The study used Actigraphy and self-reported sleep measures over 7-10 days in community-dwelling older adults.
Participant Demographics
Participants were community-dwelling older adults, average age 70.4 years, 79.2% female, and 21.6% with mild cognitive impairment.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=0.037; p<0.01; p=0.019; p=0.01; p=0.013; p=0.011; p=0.014
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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