Open AccessNapping in Older Adults: a Review of Current Literature
Author(s) -
Zeyu Zhang,
Xueling Xiao,
Weixia Ma,
Junxin Li
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
current sleep medicine reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.647
H-Index - 16
ISSN - 2198-6401
DOI - 10.1007/s40675-020-00183-x
Subject(s) - medicine , gerontology , longitudinal study , cognition , cardiovascular health , circadian rhythm , psychiatry , disease , pathology , endocrinology
Daytime napping-frequently reported among older populations-has attracted increasing attention in geriatric research due to its association with multiple health conditions. This review aims to integrate the latest knowledge about napping in older adults to provide implications for future research.