Associations between sleep problems and geriatric conditions in older adults

Authors

  • Supakorn Chatbubpha, M.D. Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University
  • Suphawita Pliannuom, M.D. Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University
  • Nida Buawangpong, M.D. Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University
  • Nopakoon Nantsupawat, M.D. Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University
  • Kanokporn Pinyopornpanish, M.D. Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University

Keywords:

depression, geriatric conditions, older adults, sleep problems

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the prevalence of sleep problems and the relationships between sleep problems and geriatric conditions in older adults in Thailand.

Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted using electronic medical records of older adults aged 60 years and older who visited the Family Medicine Outpatient Department of Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital, Thailand, between October 2020 and September 2021. Collected data included age, gender, comorbidities, and the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) on sleep problems, depression, dementia, knee osteoarthritis, hearing problems, visual problems, oral problems, falling, and polypharmacy. Logistic regression analysis was used to explore associations between sleep problems and geriatric conditions.

Results: Of the 217 eligible participants, mostly female, 27.6% reported sleep problems. The mean age of participants with and without sleep problems were 68.87 ± 6.65 and 67.66 ± 5.67 years old, respectively. Those with sleep problems had significantly more proportion of depression and the number of geriatric conditions than those without sleep problems. After adjusting for age, gender, and comorbidities, a significant association was found between sleep problems and depression (AOR = 12.76, 95% CI = 2.07 - 78.59). There was no significant association between sleep problems and other geriatric conditions.

Conclusion: Depression is a significant factor associated with sleep problems in older adults. Healthcare providers should evaluate and provide treatment for depression in older adults with sleep problems to improve overall health outcomes.

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Chatbubpha S, Pliannuom S, Buawangpong N, Nantsupawat N, Pinyopornpanish K. Associations between sleep problems and geriatric conditions in older adults. J Ment Health Thai [internet]. 2023 Dec. 6 [cited 2026 Jan. 2];31(4):286-97. available from: https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jmht/article/view/265629

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