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Sleep disturbances in aging: a theoretic and empiric analysis.
ANS. Advances in Nursing Science
|October 1, 1983
Summary
Elderly individuals often face more sleep disturbances, which can be harmful due to reduced physiological resilience. Further research is needed for precise nursing interventions to manage age-related sleep changes effectively.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Sleep Medicine
- Nursing Research
Background:
- Elderly populations exhibit higher prevalence of sleep disturbances.
- Sleep disruptions pose significant risks to older adults' physiological stability.
- Age-related sleep alterations may have adaptive benefits.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the literature on sleep disturbances in the elderly.
- To highlight the detrimental effects of sleep disruptions on older adults.
- To emphasize the need for careful nursing assessment and intervention.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of empirical evidence on elderly sleep.
- Analysis of the physiological impact of sleep disturbances in aging.
- Discussion of potential benefits of certain sleep changes.
Main Results:
- Elderly persons report more frequent qualitative and quantitative sleep issues.
- Sleep disturbances are particularly detrimental to the elderly's limited physiological tolerance.
- Some sleep changes in the elderly are physiologically beneficial.
Conclusions:
- Nursing interventions for elderly sleep problems require greater precision.
- Further research is essential to guide effective nursing assessment and treatment.
- Avoidance of pharmacological dampening of adaptive sleep changes is recommended.