CONCEPT ANALYSIS: SLEEP QUALITY IN OLDER ADULTS
2024

Understanding Sleep Quality in Older Adults

Sample size: 50 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Park Suah, Byun Eeeseung

Primary Institution: University of Washington

Hypothesis

There is a gap in the analysis of sleep quality in older adults that needs to be addressed.

Conclusion

The study identifies key elements of sleep quality in older adults and presents a conceptual model for further research and intervention development.

Supporting Evidence

  • The analysis identified six defining attributes of sleep quality.
  • Antecedents of sleep quality include diet, physical activity, and psychosocial factors.
  • Consequences of poor sleep quality can affect physical health and quality of life.

Takeaway

This study looks at how older people sleep and what affects their sleep quality, helping us understand how to improve it.

Methodology

A systematic search of studies published between 2018 and 2023 was conducted across multiple databases.

Participant Demographics

Older adults

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.3517

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