Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing 2010;12(2):131-141.
시설노인과 재가노인의 수면양상과 영향요인
권경희, 서순림, 서부덕
Abstract
Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify the sleep patterns and factors influencing sleep in institutionalized
elders and elders living at home. Methods The 295 respondents were from the city of Daegu and were
either institutionalized or living at home. A structure questionnaire was used for data collection, which was
conducted from February 10 to March 28, 2007 using a questionnaire which included the Sleep Patterns Scale
by Oh et al. (1998). Data were collected through face-to-face interviews, using the questionnaire. Descriptive
statistics, t-test, ANOVA, ANCOVA, and stepwise multiple regression with the SPSS/WIN 12.0 were used to
analyze the data. Results The results are as follows: First, the mean for sleep patterns in institutionalized elders
was 40.77; and 39.13 for elders living at home. Second, factors influencing sleep patterns in institutionalized elders
were economic status and pain. The factors influencing sleep patterns in elders living at home were gender,
educational status, perceived health status, and pain. Conclusion The findings of this study indicate that nursing
interventions are needed to improve sleep patterns in institutionalized elders and in elders living at home. This
study provides useful information that could assist in the development of these types of programs.