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Using a Real-Time Locating System to Measure Walking Activity Associated with Wandering Behaviors Among Institutionalized Older Adults
Published on: February 8, 2019
Relationship between Walking Activity and Sleep Quality among Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Hui-Ping Cheng1, Ching-Huey Chen2, Huey-Shyan Lin3
1Department of Nursing, Chung Hwa University of Medical Technology, Tainan, Taiwan.
Purpose:
To explore the relationship between walking activity and sleep quality among elderly.
Design:
A cross-sectional, correlation study with purposive sampling was conducted on participants with a walking habit but not regular moderate-intensity exercise.
Methods:
Data were collected by structured questionnaires, including the Walking Activity Questionnaire and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index.
Findings:
The total walking time per week and frequency of walking per day were significant predictors of sleep quality.
Conclusions:
Walking can help older community-dwelling adults improve their sleep quality.
Clinical Evidence:
Walking more than once per day and total walking time per week ≥210 minutes were associated with good sleep quality.
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