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[Association between insomnia and rheumatoid arthritis in elderly]
Denise Cuoghi de Carvalho Veríssimo Freitas1, Thalyta Cristina Mansano Schlosser, Ariene Angelini dos Santos
1Faculdade de Enfermagem, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, CampinasSP, Brasil, denisecuoghi@ig.com.br.
Insomnia symptoms are significantly linked to rheumatoid arthritis in community-dwelling elderly. Poor health perception, retirement, and depression also correlate with sleep issues in this demographic.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Rheumatology
- Sleep Medicine
Context:
- Investigates insomnia symptoms in community-dwelling elderly.
- Examines the association between insomnia and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
- Part of the 'Fragility in Brazilian elderly' multicentre research project.
Purpose:
- To assess insomnia symptoms prevalence in the elderly population.
- To determine the relationship between insomnia symptoms and rheumatoid arthritis.
- To identify other factors associated with insomnia in this age group.
Summary:
- A cross-sectional study surveyed 689 elderly individuals (mean age 72.2 years, 68.9% female).
- Insomnia symptoms were assessed using the Nottingham Health Profile; cognitive impairment screened via Mini Mental State Examination.
- Multivariate analysis revealed a significant association between insomnia symptoms and rheumatoid arthritis, alongside poor self-rated health, retirement status, and depression.
Impact:
- Highlights the high prevalence of insomnia symptoms in elderly individuals with rheumatoid arthritis.
- Suggests health professionals should prioritize sleep quality assessment in elderly RA patients.
- Provides insights into multifactorial contributors to insomnia in older adults.
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