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

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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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