Psychosocial correlates of aspects of sleep quality in community-dwelling Irish older adults

Abstract

Interventions for poor sleep quality may depend on the aspect of sleep affected in the individual, and treatment may be contingent on a number of different psychosocial variables. Future research could focus on developing personalised treatment programs for older adults with sleep complaints.

Prevalence and predictors of poor sleep quality in Korean older adults

“…Among the precipitating factors, depression was the most important factor related to sleep quality in older Korean adults, consistent with previous findings. 9,12,21,35 In particular, the prevalence of depression in Korean older adults ranged from 20% to 70%; 19 its symptoms are often confused with those typical of dementia, physiological pathologies that are common among older adults, or adaptation problems. 36 Screening and appropriate intervention for depression might be able to prevent further potential negative effects that are related to depression in older adults.…”

“…5 Poor sleep quality result in insufficient sleep at night, which then results in an increased risk of falls and daytime fatigue, 6 difficulty with concentration and memory, 4 and decreased health status 7,8 and overall quality of life. 12 As well as psychosocial factors, a number of health-related factors affect sleep quality. 10 However, the source of dissatisfaction is less likely due to the changes in the structure and pattern of sleep that occur with the aging process but is more likely associated with the physical and the mental health among older adults.…”

“…Longitudinal data have consistently established that the psychological factor of depression is strongly correlated with sleep quality. 12 As well as psychosocial factors, a number of health-related factors affect sleep quality. Significant deleterious effects of sleep disturbances on self-rated health, incidence of chronic diseases and self-reported pain have been presented to be factors.…”

Perceived stress mediates the relationship between emotional loneliness and sleep quality over time in older adults

“…While it is not immediately clear why emotional loneliness would relate to sleep, the relationship may be mediated by a third factor. As discussed earlier, loneliness is associated with high perceived stress (Russell et al, 1980), and stress is known to be associated with poor sleep quality (Cartwright & Wood, 1991;McHugh, Casey, & Lawlor, 2011;Sadeh, Keinan, & Daon, 2004). With reference to Selye's dual-phase stress theory (Selye, 1983), Sadeh (1996;Sadeh & Gruber, 2002) hypothesised that when one is in the 'alarm' phase of stress, sleep is compromised because of hypervigilance.…”

The Polymorphism of CLOCK Gene 3111T/C C>T is Associated with Susceptibility of Alzheimer Disease in Chinese Population

“…18 Daily activities were reported by participants and their family members, and sleep quality was measured using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. 19 In addition, health status was evaluated according to medical records. The control subjects included 423 subjects, with mean age at 76.92 ± 3.76 years, ranging from 65 to 85 years, including 204 men and 219 women.…”