Abstract

This qualitative study mainly explored how family situations affect sleep appraisals by 50 Chinese elderly in Taiwan (mean age = 76.3 ± 11). Family situations, such as living status, caregiving roles, and family relationship, may play roles in influencing the sleep of older adults.

Authors

Jong-Ni Lin

Author Details

Jong-Ni Lin, PhD - Department of Nursing, Dayeh University, Changhua, Taiwan

Sigma Membership

Psi at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

Dayeh University, Changhua, Taiwan

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

Qualitative Research

Keywords:

Elderly, Family, Sleep

Conference Name

28th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Dublin, Ireland

Conference Year

2017

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Family situations and sleep disturbance of Chinese elderly in Taiwan

Dublin, Ireland

This qualitative study mainly explored how family situations affect sleep appraisals by 50 Chinese elderly in Taiwan (mean age = 76.3 ± 11). Family situations, such as living status, caregiving roles, and family relationship, may play roles in influencing the sleep of older adults.