Chronic illness and subjective quality of sleep in the elderly

1994 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Räihä ◽  
M. Seppälä ◽  
O. Impivaara ◽  
M. T. Hyyppä ◽  
L. R. Knuts ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Illness ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Subjective Quality ◽  
Quality Of Sleep

Opipramol Improves Subjective Quality of Sleep the Night Prior to Surgery: Confirmatory Testing of a Double-Blind, Randomized Clinical Trial

2011 ◽  
Vol 64 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Hueppe ◽  
David Hartge ◽  
Klaus-Dieter Stoll ◽  
Andrea Ros ◽  
Peter Schmucker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
Subjective Quality ◽  
Quality Of Sleep ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Confirmatory Testing

Existential/spiritual resources and the subjective quality of life experiences among elderly adults

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 123-168 ◽  
Author(s):  
Magdalena Kapała
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Subjective Quality ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Elderly Adults ◽  
Subjective Quality Of Life ◽  
Spiritual Resources ◽  
Two Phases

AbstractMy paper presents the results of a research study on the relationship between existential/spiritual resources, that is, spiritual sensitivity (a disposition to experience spirituality, manifested in the embracement of the nature of things in the transcendent and final perspective, in moral sensitivity, and the ability to find meaning in paradoxical and limiting situations), spiritual sensitivity components and subjective quality of life (a generalized attitude to one’s own life mode, in the four existential dimensions: psychophysical, psycho-social, subjective, and metaphysical). Study subjects were older adults (60+, n = 522) living in the current, dynamic, uncertain and fluid modern world conditions. The study had two phases – quantitative and qualitative (narrative interviews). To measure the phenomena, the Spiritual Sensitivity Inventory (Straś-Romanowska, Kowal, & Kapała, 2013) and the Quality of Life Questionnaire (Straś-Romanowska, Oleszkowicz, & Frąckowiak, 2004) were used. The results obtained confirmed a strong mutual relationship between spiritual resources and quality of life, also providing an answer to some questions about the nature of spiritual sensitivity, and its integrating, pro-development and pro-health role in the elderly adults’ life in the post-modern era.

Subjective quality of sleep and use of hypnotics in an elderly urban population

1997 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 327-334 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Seppälä ◽  
M. T. Hyyppä ◽  
O. Impivaara ◽  
L-R. Knuts ◽  
L. Sourander
Keyword(s):  
Urban Population ◽  
Subjective Quality ◽  
Quality Of Sleep

scholarly journals Pengaruh pemberian probiotik Lactobacillus helveticus Rosell-52 dan Lactobacillus rhamnosus Rosell-11 terhadap kadar limfosit lanjut usia

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-19
Author(s):  
Retno Wahyuningsih ◽  
Darmono SS ◽  
Ani Margawati
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Vitamin E ◽  
Vitamin A ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Lactobacillus Rhamnosus ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Lactobacillus Helveticus ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Quality Of Sleep

Background: Infectious disease remains a health problem for the elderly. The elderly are susceptible to infection,because the body's ability to fight infection decreases immunity. The immune status can be improved through the effortsof immunization, and nutrition. However the elderly are not sufficient to meet the nutritional needs of food, so probioticcould support nutritional adequacy.Objective: Analyze the effect of probiotic Lactobacillus helveticus Rosell-52 and Lactobacillus rhamnosus Rosell-11 onlevels of lymphocytes in the elderly in Tresna Elderly Social Institution Puspakarma Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara.Methods: This was quasi-experimental study, randomized pre-post control group design. The population is elderly aged60-75 years, involving 45 subjects were divided randomly into two groups, namely the treatment groups givenprobiotics and the control group was given a placebo. Probiotics were given for 4 weeks, with the provision of onecapsule a day. Immunity status in this study was lymphocytes. Data examined included the intake of nutrients (protein,vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, Fe, Zn), health status, quality of sleep, and levels of lymphocytes in the elderly. Datawere analyzed using bivariate with different test Independent sample t-test, Mann-Whitney U test, Spearman, Pearson,and Paired t-test.Results: Increasing number of lymphocytes were significantly in the treatment group (χ ± SD: 1.84 ± 1.85) and in thecontrol group (0.95 ± 5.0). There is no relationship between intake (protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, Fe, Zink),physical health status, and quality of sleep with levels of lymphocytes.Conclusion: Probiotics in 4 weeks is proven to increase the number of lymphocytes in the elderly.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Senam Yoga terhadap Kualitas Tidur dan Fungsi Kognitif pada Lansia

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Auditya Agnesia ◽  
Damajanty H. C. Pangemanan ◽  
Hedison Polii
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Quality Of Sleep ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Aging Factors

Abstract: An Elderly is someone who has reached the age of 60 years or more. The number of elderly in Indonesia in 2020 has reached 28.7 million. This number continues to increase every year. The elderly will naturally experience changes both physically and mentally which can reduce their quality of life. The quality of sleep and cognitive function in the elderly also changes due to aging factors. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of yoga exercises on sleep quality and cognitive function in the elderly. This research is a literature review. This study studied topics related to the effect of yoga exercises on sleep quality and cognitive function in the elderly from previous studies. The literature reviewed consists of 15 literature with 8 literature discussing the effect of yoga exercises on sleep quality in the elderly and 7 other literature discussed the effect of yoga exercise on cognitive function in the elderly. The results of this study indicate that yoga exercises that are carried out regularly both in the long and short term can improve the quality of sleep in the elderly and maintain cognitive function in the elderly. It can also prevent dementia and Alzheimer's disease in the elderly.Keywords: yoga exercise, sleep quality, cognitive function, elderly  Abstrak: Lansia merupakan seseorang yang sudah mencapai usia 60 tahun atau lebih. Jumlah lansia di Indonesia pada tahun 2020 mencapai 28,7 juta jiwa. Angka ini terus meningkat tiap tahunnya. Lansia secara alamiah akan mengalami perubahan baik secara fisik dan mental yang dapat menurunkan kualitas hidupnya. Kualitas tidur dan fungsi kognitif pada lansia juga mengalami perubahan akibat faktor penuaan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh senam yoga terhadap kualitas tidur dan fungsi kognitif pada lansia. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian yang sifatnya literature review. Penelitian ini mempelajari topik-topik terkait pengaruh senam yoga terhadap kualitas tidur dan fungsi kognitif pada lansia dari penelitian-penelitiam sebelumnya. Literatur yang diulas dan dipelajari sebanyak 15 literatur dengan 8 literatur membahas pengaruh senam yoga terhadap kualitas tidur pada lansia dan 7 literatur lainnya mengulas pengaruh senam yoga terhadap fungsi kognitif pada lansia. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa senam yoga yang dilakukan secara rutin baik dalam jangka panjang maupun pendek dapat memperbaiki dan meningkatkan kualitas tidur lansia. Senam yoga juga dapat mempertahankan fungsi kognitif lansia dan mencegah lansia dari penyakit demensia dan alzheimer.Kata kunci : senam yoga, kualitas tidur, fungsi kognitif, lansia

scholarly journals Sleep Quality of Elderly with Diabetes Melitus

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Citra Windani Mambang Sari ◽  
Upi Parida ◽  
Dian Adiningsih
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Community Setting ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Quality Of Sleep ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Negative Impacts

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronical community health problem, and mostly suffered by the elderly. The elderly with DM have several symptoms at night that caused a sleep disorder and it may be affected by the poor quality of sleep.  The poor quality of sleep has several negative impacts to elderly including sleepy in the daylight, a lack of attention, memory disorders, depression, easy to fall, and reduce of the quality of life. There is a need for a study that assesses the sleep quality of elderly with DM. This study used descriptive quantitative approach. The samples were chosen using total sampling technique. This study involved 47 elderly with DM in the primary health center (PHC) Garuda. The data were collected using Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) Questionnaire that has been adapted for elders. The data were analyzed using distribution frequency. The results showed that the majority of elderly had a poor sleep quality (51%). All elders in this study had sleep disorders, and some of them had behavior that affected   their sleep quality, such as sleeping in a bright room (n=25), sleeping in low temperature room (n=27), and consuming caffeine (n=28). Nurses in the community setting are expected to provide health education to maintenance a good sleep quality, such as the importance of sleeping in the dark and warm temperature room, and avoiding to consume caffeine.

scholarly journals Chronic Insomnia in the Elderly: Current Approaches to Diagnosis and Treatment

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 135-161
Author(s):  
A.I. Melehin
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Disorders ◽  
Geriatric Patients ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Chronic Insomnia ◽  
Structural Components ◽  
Quality Of Sleep ◽  
First Line

The article shows that in the treatment of chronic insomnia in geriatric patients, it is recommended to use a step-by-step treatment and start with steps aimed at the elimination of somatic, environmental and psychological barriers which affect the quality of sleep. An algorithm for the evaluation of sleep disorders at a later age firstly desctibed. The specifics of the clinical and psychological evaluation of the quality of sleep in geriatric patients presented. Evidence on the effectiveness of pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches for the treatment of chronic insomnia at a later age presented on the basis of a number of foreign studies. It is recommended to use multicomponent cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy as a first-line treatment of chronic insomnia at a later age Types, forms and structural components of cognitive-behavioral therapy of chronic insomnia in the elderly are detailed. Practical difficulties and reccomentations for the use of medical approach in the treatment of sleep disorders in the elderly are also presented.

Eszopiclone in the treatment of insomnia

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-21
Author(s):  
Marek Jarema ◽  
Adam Wichniak
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Latency ◽  
Total Sleep Time ◽  
Subjective Evaluation ◽  
Sleep Onset ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Pharmacological Action ◽  
Sleep Time ◽  
Medical Problem ◽  
Quality Of Sleep

Insomnia is an important medical problem; its treatment requires both nonpharmacological methods (education and psychotherapy) and the use of hypnotic agents. The benzodiazepine derivatives may be used as hypnotic agents but their use is substantially limited. The alter­native treatment includes so-called z-drugs, which means nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic agents. Their mechanism of pharmacological action is a GABA-receptor agonism. In general, these drugs improve the quality of sleep (sleep latency, wake after sleep onset, number and duration of awakenings, total sleep time). Contrary to the benzo­diazepines they do not possess anti-anxiety, myorelaxant, and anti-seizure properties, and are better tolerated. Eszopiclone for the treatment of insomnia was not available in Poland. It is not only effective in the treatment of insomnia in comparison to placebo but is also well tolerated. It may be used for a longer time than the benzodiazepines – not only a couple of weeks but per several months. Eszopiclone shortens the sleep latency, decreases the number of wakes after sleep onset and increases total sleep time. It improves the subjective evaluation of sleep by the patients, the quality of sleep and functioning during the day. Its efficacy in the treatment of insomnia in the elderly has also been proved. It is quite well-tolerated and the most frequent side-effect of eszopiclone in the unpleasant taste.

scholarly journals Insomnia Symptoms, Daytime Naps And Physical Leisure Activities In The Elderly: FIBRA Study Campinas

2014 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 242-249 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natália Tonon Monteiro ◽  
Anita Liberalesso Neri ◽  
Maria Filomena Coelim
Keyword(s):  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Leisure Activity ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Nursing Intervention ◽  
Quality Of Sleep ◽  
Sleep Patterns ◽  
Community Residents ◽  
Daytime Nap ◽  
Insomnia Symptoms

The practice of physical activities contributes to reducing the risk of chronic diseases and improves sleep patterns in the elderly. This research aimed to investigate the association between insomnia symptoms and daytime nap and the participation in physical leisure activities in elderly community residents. Data from the Studies Network of the Fragility in Brazilian Elderly (Campinas site), were used. Information from 689 elderly was analyzed, regarding sociodemographic characterization, physical leisure activity, occurrence of daytime napping and its duration, symptoms of insomnia and use of sleep medication. A significant association was found between the practice of walking and the daytime nap of short duration. Studies indicate that a short nap can benefit the quality of sleep and health of the elderly. Therefore, promoting the practice of walking can be a nursing intervention that favors the sleep patterns of the elderly.


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