Journal of Sleep Disorders: Treatment and CareISSN: 2325-9639

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Karen Borschmann Author

karen.borschmann@florey.edu.au

Subjects of specialization
Neuroscience , Mental Health

Affiliation
Department of physiotherapist, National Ageing Research Institute, Australia.

Biography

Karen is a research physiotherapist with interests in health services, physical activity, musculoskeletal and cardio-metabolic changes post-stroke. She is currently leading two diverse studies:Co-design of young stroke services, and Individualised exercise programs to reduce the negative impact of stroke on glycaemic (blood sugar) control and bone mineral density.She is also employed in Allied Health Research Translation at St Vincent's Hospital (Melbourne).

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Subjective and Objective Sleep Measures in Older People with a History of Falls

Author(s):

Frances A Batchelor, Susan B Williams, Briony Dow, Xiaoping Lin, Vanessa Wilkinson, Karen Borschmann, Melissa A Russell, Kate E Crowley, Keith D Hill, and David J Berlowitz

Subjective and Objective Sleep Measures in Older People with a History of Falls

Study background: Falls are common in older people, with approximately 40% of those aged 80 and over falling each year. Sleep difficulties in older people have been recognized as a risk factor for falls. Most clinical and research information on sleep in older people, particularly in older fallers has been self-reported. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to describe the level and type of sleep problems in community-dwelling older people who have a history of falls, and ... view more»

DOI: 10.4172/2325-9639.1000128

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