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[Studies on sleep quality in old age].

C Jeker-Voser, D Schlettwein-Gsell, M Klein

    Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie
    |May 1, 1979
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    Many older adults experience sleep issues, with women and older men reporting more complaints. Sleep quality links to health, while sleeping drugs vary in effectiveness based on cognitive and cardiovascular health.

    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Sleep Medicine
    • Public Health

    Context:

    • Sleep disturbances are common in older adults.
    • Prevalence of sleep complaints and medication use in individuals over 65.
    • Factors influencing sleep quality and medication efficacy in the elderly population.

    Purpose:

    • To investigate the prevalence of sleep complaints and sleeping drug use in adults aged 65 and older.
    • To identify demographic and health-related factors associated with sleep disturbances in this age group.
    • To assess the effectiveness of sleeping drugs based on specific health conditions.

    Summary:

    • A survey of 480 individuals over 65 revealed that 26% reported sleep complaints and 33% used sleeping drugs, with 45% experiencing either or both.
    • Women and men in older age groups reported higher frequencies of sleep complaints. Sleep quality correlated with self-rated health, mobility, and cardiovascular status.

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  • Sleeping drugs were most effective for those with cerebral impairment and least effective for individuals with cardiovascular issues.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the significant impact of sleep problems on the elderly population.
    • Provides insights into the relationship between health status and sleep disturbances in aging individuals.
    • Informs clinical practice regarding the use of sleep aids in older patients with varying health conditions.