Characteristics of Physical and Psychophysiological Functions in Community-dwelling Older People with Sleep Disorders

Abstract

[Purpose] To elucidate the characteristics of physical and psychophysiological functions in community-dwelling elderly with sleep disorders. [Participants and Methods] The participants were 189 (45 males and 144 females) community-dwelling people aged 60 or older (mean: 73.9 ± 6.9). The items measured were basic attributes, severity of locomotive syndrome (Locomo 25), physical, cognitive, and psychophysiological functions, and Basic Checklist, in addition to sleep status, which was compared between groups with and without sleep disorders based on Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index scores. [Results] The group with sleep disorders showed significantly worse Locomo 25 results and higher depression scores. There were also associations with lower subjective sense of health, less social interaction, and poor subjective sleep quality. [Conclusion] Among community-dwelling elderly, those with sleep disorders may have an increased risk of locomotive syndrome and depression.