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Napping and sleep disturbances in the elderly.

M E Metz1, D E Bunnell

  • 1PHS-FPCH, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis 55414.

Family Practice Research Journal
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Older adults frequently nap, with age influencing nap frequency and duration. Daytime napping duration showed a slight, non-significant trend toward increased difficulty with nocturnal sleep onset.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Sleep disturbances are common in elderly patients, posing diagnostic challenges.
  • The relationship between daytime napping and nocturnal sleep issues in older adults requires further clarification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between daytime napping patterns and nocturnal sleep disturbances in older adults.
  • To analyze how age, sex, and napping characteristics relate to sleep quality indicators.

Main Methods:

  • Surveyed 132 older adults (ages 58-95) regarding their napping habits and nocturnal sleep quality.
  • Assessed prevalence, frequency, and duration of napping.
  • Correlated napping data with nocturnal sleep indicators like awakenings, sleep onset latency, and subjective sleep quality.

Main Results:

  • Age significantly impacted napping, with older individuals reporting more frequent and longer naps.
  • A non-significant trend indicated a potential link between longer nap duration and increased difficulty initiating nocturnal sleep.
  • No significant associations were found between napping dimensions and nocturnal sleep difficulties, except in a small subgroup using sleep medication.

Conclusions:

  • Age is a primary factor influencing napping behavior in older adults.
  • Daytime napping does not appear to be a significant independent predictor of nocturnal sleep disturbances in this population, barring medication use.
  • Further research may be needed to explore nuanced relationships or specific subgroups.

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