Sleep Quality and Medication Adherence in Older Adults: A Systematic Review

Sleep quality significantly impacts individuals' overall health, especially in older adults. Older adults often face comorbid conditions, polypharmacy (the intake of five or more medications per day), and medication non-adherence, which are common among those with sleep disorders. The purpose o...

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Published in:Clocks & Sleep (Online) 2024-09, Vol.6 (3), p.488-498
Main Authors: Amato, Leandro, Giannetta, Noemi, Taborri, Sofia, Dionisi, Sara, Panattoni, Nicolò, Di Simone, Emanuele, De Leo, Aurora, Liquori, Gloria, Orsi, Giovanni Battista, Fabbian, Fabio, Di Muzio, Marco
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Chronic illnesses
Comorbidity
Drugs
Efficiency
elderly
Measuring instruments
Medical screening
medication adherence
non-adherence
Older people
Patient compliance
Physiology
Polypharmacy
Review
Sleep deprivation
Sleep disorders
sleep quality
Systematic review
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Summary:Sleep quality significantly impacts individuals' overall health, especially in older adults. Older adults often face comorbid conditions, polypharmacy (the intake of five or more medications per day), and medication non-adherence, which are common among those with sleep disorders. The purpose of this systematic review is to examine the relationship between sleep quality and medication adherence in older adults and to describe the measuring instruments used. A systematic review was performed following the PRISMA guidelines. The PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and CINAHL databases were screened from January 2024 to March 2024. Nine articles were included in the final synthesis based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The review found that poor sleep quality is significantly associated with reduced medication adherence in older adults. The key sleep determinants linked to medication non-adherence include sleep disorders, sleep efficiency, sleep duration, and daytime dysfunctions. Inappropriate medication prescriptions have been associated with reduced sleep efficiency. The tools for assessing sleep quality and medication adherence are predominantly subjective and varied. To address these challenges, a comprehensive geriatric assessment should include investigations into sleep disorders and comorbidity factors. Additionally, nursing educational interventions could be pivotal in improving medication adherence among older adults.
ISSN:2624-5175
2624-5175
DOI:10.3390/clockssleep6030032