Daytime sleepiness and physical condition in older adults from the Center for the Elderly of Ica, 2022

Abstract

Sleep is a basic need for the body, but it also presents disorders such as daytime sleepiness, which is the inability to stay alert and awake during the day. This condition is becoming increasingly important as it leads to a series of effects and complications worldwide. Therefore, it is important to measure daytime sleepiness in the elderly, as it can impact their physical condition and functionality. These variables can be measured using easily accessible and applicable instruments such as the Epworth Sleepiness Scale for daytime sleepiness and the Senior Fitness Test for physical condition.

El sueño es una necesidad basica del organismo y tambien presenta trastornos como la somnolencia diurna que es la incapacidad para mantenerse alerta y despierto durante el día; esta va tomando un rol importante, ya que va produciendo una serie de efectos y complicaciones a nivel mundial. Por lo tanto, se debe considerar medir la somnolencia diurna en el adulto mayor ya que esta puede repercutir en su condición física y en su funcionalidad. Estas variables pueden ser medidas por instrumentos de fácil acceso y aplicación como son el cuestionario de Epworth para la somnolencia diurna y el Senior Fitness Test para condición física.