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Screening and evaluation tools for sleep disorders in older adults
Faith S Luyster1, JiYeon Choi1, Chao-Hsing Yeh1
1School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Applied Nursing Research : ANR
|November 27, 2015
Summary
Recognizing sleep disorders in older adults is crucial. This article reviews reliable tools for assessing sleep quality, sleep apnea, insomnia, and restless leg syndrome in adults and seniors.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Sleep Medicine
- Clinical Assessment
Background:
- Impaired sleep negatively impacts physical and mental health in older adults.
- Healthcare professionals increasingly recognize sleep issues in this demographic.
- A knowledge gap exists regarding validated screening tools for geriatric sleep disorders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and present reliable subjective and objective instruments for evaluating sleep disorders.
- To focus on tools suitable for adult and older adult populations.
- To cover key sleep issues including sleep quality, excessive daytime sleepiness, obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, and restless leg syndrome.
Main Methods:
- Review of subjective and objective measurement instruments.
- Focus on validated tools for sleep quality assessment.
- Inclusion of instruments for diagnosing specific sleep disorders.
Main Results:
- A curated list of validated screening and evaluation tools is presented.
- Instruments cover a range of sleep disturbances relevant to older adults.
- Both subjective questionnaires and objective measures are discussed.
Conclusions:
- Clinicians and researchers need accessible, validated tools to assess sleep disorders in older adults.
- The reviewed instruments provide a foundation for effective sleep disorder evaluation.
- Improved assessment can lead to better management of sleep-related health issues in seniors.
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