Open AccessSleep Education for Elders Program (SLEEP): Promising Pilot Results of a Virtual, Health Educator-Led, Community-Delivered Sleep Behavior Change Intervention
Author(s) -
Robin M. Tucker,
Dawn Contreras,
Breanne R Carlson,
Anita Carter,
Christopher L. Drake
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
nature and science of sleep
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.715
H-Index - 34
ISSN - 1179-1608
DOI - 10.2147/nss.s304035
Subject(s) - sleep hygiene , pittsburgh sleep quality index , medicine , sleep (system call) , epworth sleepiness scale , insomnia , intervention (counseling) , physical therapy , gerontology , sleep quality , polysomnography , psychiatry , apnea , computer science , operating system
Sleep problems pose serious public health concerns, and evidence suggests that the problem is worsening. Both sufficient sleep quantity and quality are needed for optimal health, particularly among older adults, but access to sleep care can be difficult. This study examined the efficacy of a six-week sleep behavior change program designed for older adults that was delivered virtually by health educators.