Sleep and cognitive function: Examining how sleep impacts cognition in older adults living with HIV

Abstract

Participants will learn how older adults living with HIV experience poor sleep despite effective use of antiretroviral therapy to control their HIV virus. The correlation between poor sleep and cognitive function will be examined and the detrimental effect this has on successfully aging while living with HIV will be discussed.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Authors

Judy A. Frain

Author Details

Judy A. Frain, PhD, RN, Department of Research, Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes Jewish College, St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Sigma Membership

Tau Iota

Lead Author Affiliation

Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College, St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Aging, Cognitive Function, HIV

Recommended Citation

Frain, Judy A., "Sleep and cognitive function: Examining how sleep impacts cognition in older adults living with HIV" (2019). Convention. 115.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/posters_2019/115

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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