Comparison of Sleep Disturbances Between Older Nursing Home Residents in High- and Low-Altitude Areas.

Shou LiuInes H I ChowLi LuYan-Ming RenHui-Lian YangSheng-Yan JianChee H NgGabor S UngvariFei WangYu-Tao Xiang

Published in: Journal of geriatric psychiatry and neurology (2019)

Sleep disturbance is common among older nursing home residents in high-altitude areas. Considering the negative impact of sleep disturbance on QoL, regular screening and treatment strategies need to be developed directly for this population.

Keyphrases

physical activity
sleep quality
depressive symptoms