A qualidade do sono em idosos ativos

Hirisdiane  Bezerra Alves; Hirisleide  Bezerra Alves; Priscilla Yévellin  Barros de Melo

doi:10.36489/saudecoletiva.2020v10i58p3875-3884

Authors

Hirisdiane Bezerra Alves
Hirisleide Bezerra Alves
Priscilla Yévellin Barros de Melo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36489/saudecoletiva.2020v10i58p3875-3884

Keywords:

Sleep, Motor Activity, Aged, Health

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the quality of sleep in active elderly. Methods: This is a descriptive, cross-sectional, observational study, with a quantitative approach. The sample was census, contemplating all active elderly enrolled in social work with the elderly (TSI) from the Social Service of Commerce (SESC). A validated questionnaire was applied addressing the variables related to sleep: The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (IQSP), in addition to data regarding the age and sex of the participants. Results: About 63% of the elderly had a normal sleep pattern and 37% changed the pattern according to the IQSP. In addition, it was observed that 74.16% did not use any medication to help sleep. Conclusion: It can be concluded that active elderly people mostly have a normal sleep pattern and a good disposition to perform daily activities, thus showing that the practice of physical activities is an important factor for the quality of sleep.

Author Biographies

Hirisdiane Bezerra Alves

Graduated in Nursing, Maurício de Nassau University Center; Postgraduate student in Aesthetic Nursing, Unifip.ORCID: 0000-

Hirisleide Bezerra Alves

Graduated in Biomedicine, Maurício de Nassau University Center; Specialist in Clinical Microbiology, Centro Universitário Maurício de Nassau; Specialist in Genetic Engineering, Unyleya College; Master in Genetics, Federal University of Pernambuco.