Disturbance in Daily Sleep/Wake Patterns in Patients With Cognitive Impairment and Decreased Daily Activity

K. Meguro, T. Yamaguchi, Y. Sekita, H. Yamazaki, Y. Oikawa, Y. Kikuchi, and T. Matsuzawa

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Abstract

The sleep/wake patterns of 121 chronically ill, mentally and physically handicapped patients were visually monitored hourly for 14 consecutive days. Four types of sleep/ wake patterns were found. In order to investigate how cognitive and physical functions correlated with sleep disorders, patients were classified based on a scale of mental function and the grading of daily activity. The percent of total sleep hours and the sleep rating, showing disturbances in sleep/wake pattern, were evaluated. We found a high degree of individuality in sleep/wake patterns. Sleep disturbance was associated with daily activity as well as with cognitive impairment. This monitoring system provides medical personnel with valuable information for clinical management.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1176-1182
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of the American Geriatrics Society
Volume38
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1990 Nov

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Geriatrics and Gerontology

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