Napping in Older Adults: A Review of Current Literature.

IF 1.5 Q4 CLINICAL NEUROLOGY

Current Sleep Medicine Reports Pub Date : 2020-09-01 Epub Date: 2020-07-25 DOI:10.1007/s40675-020-00183-x

Zeyu Zhang, Xueling Xiao, Weixia Ma, Junxin Li

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Abstract

Purpose of review: 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.

Recent findings: The prevalence of napping in older adults ranges from 20% to 60% in different studies, but has been consistently reported to be higher than in other age groups. Age-related changes in circadian rhythm and sleep patterns, cultural beliefs, chronic conditions, medications, and lifestyle changes contribute to the high prevalence of napping in older adults. Daytime napping has been associated with multiple health conditions in older adults. Naps of short duration (e.g., 30 minutes) are reported in adults with better health; naps with longer durations (e.g., >90 minutes) have been linked to adverse cardiovascular and diabetes outcomes, declining cognitive function, and increased mortality. Current evidence in the literature, however, is not enough for us to determine the exact role of napping in the health of older adults.

Summary: Longitudinal and interventional studies are needed to investigate the influence of napping and the critical parameters such as duration, timing, and frequency on health in older adults and the underlying mechanisms. A combination of objective and self-reported measurements of napping are recommended instead of self-reported data only.

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老年人的午睡:当前文献综述。

综述目的:日间午睡——在老年人中经常报道——由于与多种健康状况相关，在老年研究中引起了越来越多的关注。本综述旨在整合有关老年人午睡的最新知识，为未来的研究提供启示。最新发现:在不同的研究中，老年人午睡的比例在20%到60%之间，但一直有报道称，老年人午睡的比例高于其他年龄组。与年龄相关的昼夜节律和睡眠模式的变化、文化信仰、慢性疾病、药物和生活方式的改变导致了老年人午睡的高发。在老年人中，白天午睡与多种健康状况有关。据报道，健康状况较好的成年人午睡时间较短(例如30分钟);午睡时间过长(如超过90分钟)与心血管和糖尿病的不良结局、认知功能下降和死亡率增加有关。然而，目前文献中的证据还不足以让我们确定午睡对老年人健康的确切作用。摘要:需要进行纵向和介入性研究，以调查午睡及其关键参数(如持续时间、时间和频率)对老年人健康的影响及其潜在机制。建议将客观和自我报告的午睡测量相结合，而不仅仅是自我报告的数据。

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Current Sleep Medicine Reports Medicine-Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

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2.50

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5.60%

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期刊介绍： Current Sleep Medicine Reports aims to review the most important, recently published articles in the field of sleep medicine. By providing clear, insightful, balanced contributions by international experts, the journal intends to serve all those involved in the care and prevention of sleep conditions. We accomplish this aim by appointing international authorities to serve as Section Editors in key subject areas such as insomnia, narcolepsy, sleep apnea, circadian rhythm disorders, and parasomnias. Section Editors, in turn, select topics for which leading experts contribute comprehensive review articles that emphasize new developments and recently published papers of major importance, highlighted by annotated reference lists. An international Editorial Board reviews the annual table of contents, suggests articles of special interest to their country/region, and ensures that topics are current and include emerging research. Commentaries from well-known figures in the field are also occasionally provided.