Risk factors for falls in community-dwelling older people: a systematic review and meta-analysis
S Deandrea, E Lucenteforte, F Bravi, R Foschi… - …, 2010 - journals.lww.com
Background: Falls are the main cause of accidental death in persons aged 65 years or older.
Methods: Using MEDLINE and previous reviews, we searched for prospective studies …
Methods: Using MEDLINE and previous reviews, we searched for prospective studies …
Evidence‐based recommendations for the assessment and management of sleep disorders in older persons
HG Bloom, I Ahmed, CA Alessi… - Journal of the …, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
Sleep‐related disorders are most prevalent in the older adult population. A high prevalence
of medical and psychosocial comorbidities and the frequent use of multiple medications …
of medical and psychosocial comorbidities and the frequent use of multiple medications …
Reliability, validity, and factor structure of Pittsburgh sleep quality index in community-based centenarians
Background The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) is a widely used self-report
questionnaire that measures general sleep quality in general populations. However, its …
questionnaire that measures general sleep quality in general populations. However, its …
Aerobic exercise improves self-reported sleep and quality of life in older adults with insomnia
OBJECTIVE: To assess the efficacy of moderate aerobic physical activity with sleep hygiene
education to improve sleep, mood and quality of life in older adults with chronic insomnia …
education to improve sleep, mood and quality of life in older adults with chronic insomnia …
Validation of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale in older black and white women
OBJECTIVES: Despite routine use with older adults, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index
(PSQI) and Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) have not been adequately validated in older …
(PSQI) and Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) have not been adequately validated in older …
Sleep disturbances and risk of falls in older community‐dwelling men: the outcomes of Sleep Disorders in Older Men (MrOS Sleep) Study
Objectives To test the hypothesis that subjective and objective sleep disturbances are
associated with risk of incident falls in older men. Design The prospective observational M r …
associated with risk of incident falls in older men. Design The prospective observational M r …
Normal and abnormal sleep in the elderly
JR Cooke, S Ancoli-Israel - Handbook of clinical neurology, 2011 - Elsevier
Publisher Summary This chapter reviews both normal and abnormal sleep in the elderly.
Polysomnography (PSG) has provided objective evidence of the changes in sleep …
Polysomnography (PSG) has provided objective evidence of the changes in sleep …
The importance of the circadian system & sleep for bone health
Adequate sleep timed appropriately during the circadian night is important for numerous
biological processes and systems. New evidence suggests that both sleep timing and …
biological processes and systems. New evidence suggests that both sleep timing and …
Effects of a short daytime nap on the cognitive performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis
F Dutheil, B Danini, R Bagheri, ML Fantini… - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Background: Napping in the workplace is under debate, with interesting results on work
efficiency and well-being of workers. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we aimed …
efficiency and well-being of workers. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we aimed …
Naps, cognition and performance
Daytime napping is a frequent habit of many individuals, whether healthy or not, and may
occur in a wide variety of contexts. There are several reasons for napping in the human …
occur in a wide variety of contexts. There are several reasons for napping in the human …