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Effect of sleep hygiene training given to elderly individuals on daytime sleepiness and fatigue: A randomized controlled trial.

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PURPOSE This study was conducted to determine the effect of sleep hygiene training given to elderly individuals on daytime sleepiness and fatigue. DESIGN AND METHODS The sample size was calculated… Click to show full abstract

PURPOSE This study was conducted to determine the effect of sleep hygiene training given to elderly individuals on daytime sleepiness and fatigue. DESIGN AND METHODS The sample size was calculated by G. Power and determined as 134 elderly individuals. The experimental group was trained in sleep, two sessions a week for a total of 2 weeks. FINDINGS The difference between Epworth Sleepiness Scale and Fatigue Severity Scale posttest mean scores of the elderly individuals in the experimental and control groups were found to be statistically significant (p < 0.05). PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Sleep hygiene training reduced daytime sleepiness and fatigue in older adults.

Keywords: hygiene training; daytime sleepiness; elderly individuals; fatigue; sleep hygiene; sleepiness fatigue

Journal Title: Perspectives in psychiatric care
Year Published: 2022

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