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[Profile of the elderly who naps]
Ariene Angelini dos Santos1, Simone Camargo de Oliveira2, Denise Cuoghi de Carvalho Veríssimo Freitas3
1Faculdade de Enfermagem, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Brasil, SP, Enfermeira. Doutoranda, Faculdade de Enfermagem , Universidade Estadual de Campinas , SP , Brasil .arieneangelini@yahoo.com.br.
Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da U S P
|March 15, 2014
Summary
This study identified the typical profile of elderly individuals who nap, revealing common sociodemographic traits and frailty levels. Understanding this profile aids in addressing sleep issues in older adults.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Sleep Science
- Public Health
Context:
- Napping is common among the elderly, but its characteristics in relation to sociodemographic factors and frailty are not well-defined.
- The multicenter project 'Frailty in the Elderly Brazilians' provided a unique dataset for this investigation.
- Understanding napping patterns is crucial for geriatric care and public health initiatives.
Purpose:
- To characterize the sociodemographic profile of elderly individuals who nap.
- To examine the relationship between napping habits and frailty status in the elderly population.
- To provide data that can inform interventions for sleep problems in older adults.
Summary:
- A descriptive, cross-sectional study analyzed 1,866 elderly Brazilians using sociodemographic questionnaires and Fried's frailty phenotype.
- The study found that napping elderly individuals are predominantly women, married, retired, and pre-frail, with an average age of 73.
- These individuals nap approximately 5.9 days per week for an average of 53.5 minutes per nap.
Impact:
- The findings help healthcare professionals identify elderly individuals at risk for sleep disturbances.
- This characterization can guide the development of targeted interventions to manage sleep problems in frail and pre-frail older adults.
- Improved sleep management can contribute to better health outcomes and quality of life for the elderly population.
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