Sasiwimon Wanthong. Effects of a sleep promotion program on sleep quality in older adults . Master's Degree(Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing). Mahidol University. : Mahidol University, 2006.
Effects of a sleep promotion program on sleep quality in older adults
Abstract:
This study employed a randomized controlled trial research design to examine
the effects of a sleep promotion program on sleep quality in older adults. The study
was conducted among older adults living in Sanamchai Subdistrict, Muang District,
Supanburi Province, Thailand. Sixty two subjects met inclusion criteria. They were
randomly assigned into either an experimental group or a control group. Sleep quality
was assessed before and after intervention by using The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality
Index scale. The experimental group received a sleep promotion program consisting of
sleep education and the qigong psychophysical exercise. The 12-session program was
continuously delivered three times a week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday for 4
weeks from 15 March until 10 April, 2006. Participants in the control group performed
their regular activities. Data were analyzed with percentage, chi-square and t-test.
Comparison of the sleep quality was analyzed by using paired t-test and independent ttest.
The results indicated that the sleep quality of participants in the experimental
group after receiving the sleep promotion program was better than before receiving the
program (t = 6.95, p<.05). In addition after the intervention, the sleep quality of the
experimental group was better than those of the control group (t = 4.96, p<.05). This
study shows that a sleep promotion program can improve sleep quality in older adults.
Therefore, this method might be useful for promoting sleep quality among other
elderly.