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ArticleEuropean geriatric medicine2025

Sleep quality, daytime sleepiness, and risk of falling: results from an exploratory cross-sectional study.

Francesco Salis, Rosamaria Lecca, Maristella Belfiori, Michela Figorilli, Elisa Casaglia, Patrizia Congiu, Martina Mulas, Monica Maria Francesca Puligheddu, Antonella Mandas

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Francesco SalisSleep Disorder Centre, Department of Medical Sciences, and Public Health, University of Cagliari, SS 554 Bivio Sestu, 09042 Monserrato, Cagliari, Italy. francesco-salis@tiscali.it.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4512-9161
Rosamaria LeccaSleep Disorder Centre, Department of Medical Sciences, and Public Health, University of Cagliari, SS 554 Bivio Sestu, 09042 Monserrato, Cagliari, Italy.
Maristella BelfioriSleep Disorder Centre, Department of Medical Sciences, and Public Health, University of Cagliari, SS 554 Bivio Sestu, 09042 Monserrato, Cagliari, Italy.
Michela FigorilliSleep Disorder Centre, Department of Medical Sciences, and Public Health, University of Cagliari, SS 554 Bivio Sestu, 09042 Monserrato, Cagliari, Italy.
Elisa CasagliaSleep Disorder Centre, Department of Medical Sciences, and Public Health, University of Cagliari, SS 554 Bivio Sestu, 09042 Monserrato, Cagliari, Italy.
Patrizia CongiuSleep Disorder Centre, Department of Medical Sciences, and Public Health, University of Cagliari, SS 554 Bivio Sestu, 09042 Monserrato, Cagliari, Italy.
Martina MulasSleep Disorder Centre, Department of Medical Sciences, and Public Health, University of Cagliari, SS 554 Bivio Sestu, 09042 Monserrato, Cagliari, Italy.
Monica Maria Francesca Puligheddu *Sleep Disorder Centre, Department of Medical Sciences, and Public Health, University of Cagliari, SS 554 Bivio Sestu, 09042 Monserrato, Cagliari, Italy.
Antonella MandasSleep Disorder Centre, Department of Medical Sciences, and Public Health, University of Cagliari, SS 554 Bivio Sestu, 09042 Monserrato, Cagliari, Italy.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThere is growing recognition of the importance of managing sleep disorders in the elderly, particularly given their complexity within a multidimensional framework. The aim of the present study is to investigate whether sleep quality and daytime sleepiness are associated with the risk of falls in older adults.

methodsThis study included patients aged 75 years or older who were consecutively evaluated at the Geriatric Service, University Hospital of Monserrato, Cagliari, Italy. Participants underwent geriatric assessment, including sleep analysis using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), as well as an assessment of risk of falls with Performance Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA).

resultsThe study included 206 subjects, of whom 70.4% were women, with a median age of 83 years. A total of 141 participants (68.4%) had poor sleep quality, and 43 (20.9%) had excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). Among people at high risk of falls, 85 participants had bad sleep quality, and 24 a satisfying one (χ

conclusionsOur study demonstrated that an increased estimated risk of falling is associated with poor sleep quality and EDS in older adults, independently of the confounders.

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Accidental FallsDisorders of Excessive SomnolenceSleep QualitySleep Wake DisordersAgedAged, 80 and overCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleGeriatric AssessmentHumansItalyMaleRisk FactorsDaytime sleepinessElderlyRisk of fallsSleep quality

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