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Multi-Modal Home Sleep Monitoring in Older Adults
Published on: January 26, 2019
Sleep Experiences of Older Indian Women: An Exploratory Study
Pallavi Bhat1, Sebestina Anita Dsouza1
1Department of Occupational Therapy, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India.
Abstract:
As adequate sleep is an indicator of healthy aging, it is of concern that in India, the prevalence of sleep disorders is significant among older women. Using a qualitative approach, we aimed to understand how older Indian women perceive, engage in, and experience sleep and the factors influencing their sleep. Eight urban-residing older women from a southern Indian district were interviewed. Three main themes emerged: perceptions about sleep and sleep disturbances, causes and consequences of disturbed sleep, and sleep practices. Results may guide contextually relevant occupational assessments and interventions to support good sleep and healthy aging of this vulnerable population.
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