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Sleep, Mild Cognitive Impairment, and Interventions for Sleep Improvement: An Integrative Review

Maral Torossian1, Sarah Marie Fiske1, Cynthia S Jacelon1

  • 1University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, USA.

Western Journal of Nursing Research
|January 18, 2021
PubMed

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Sleep disturbances worsen mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and increase Alzheimer's disease (AD) risk. Improving sleep quality in older adults with MCI or AD is vital for mitigating cognitive decline and improving health outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Gerontology

Background:

  • Sleep disturbance is a significant risk factor for the progression of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to Alzheimer's disease (AD).
  • Individuals with MCI or AD exhibit poorer sleep quality compared to healthy individuals.
  • Sleep disturbances in older adults are linked to anatomical brain changes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the relationship between sleep and MCI.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of sleep improvement interventions for individuals with MCI or AD.

Main Methods:

  • An integrative review was conducted.
  • Data were sourced from four electronic databases.
  • Findings were analyzed using an iterative process.

Main Results:

  • Alterations in sleep patterns increase the risk of developing MCI.
  • Individuals with MCI or AD demonstrate significantly poorer sleep quality than healthy controls.
  • Interventions aimed at improving sleep have shown positive effects.

Conclusions:

  • Screening for sleep disturbances in individuals with MCI/AD is crucial.
  • Addressing sleep issues can help mitigate neurodegenerative and neurobehavioral risks.
  • Sleep improvement interventions are effective for older adults with MCI or AD.
Keywords:
Alzheimer’s diseasecognitive impairmentmild cognitive impairment (MCI)older adultssleep disturbancessleep interventionssleep quality

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