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Are Sleep Problems Related to Psychological Distress in Healthy Aging during the COVID-19 Pandemic? A Review.
Cipriani, Giuseppina Elena; Bartoli, Massimo; Amanzio, Martina.
  • Cipriani GE; Department of Psychology, University of Turin, 10124 Turin, Italy.
  • Bartoli M; Department of Psychology, University of Turin, 10124 Turin, Italy.
  • Amanzio M; Department of Psychology, University of Turin, 10124 Turin, Italy.
Int J Environ Res Public Health ; 18(20)2021 10 12.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1463693
ABSTRACT
The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, characterized by home confinement and other restrictive measures to reduce the spread of the infection, led to significant changes in people's habits and lifestyle. One of the most common problems is the worsening of sleep quality or quantity, which could have negative effects on psychological wellbeing, particularly in older adults. The purposes of the present literature review considering healthy aging subjects are (a) to examine the existing research on sleep alterations during the current pandemic and (b) to highlight possible relationships between sleep problems and psychological distress. A systematic search strategy was implemented according to PRISMA guidelines in the international literature online databases, up to 1 July 2021. After identification and screening phases, 11 articles were included in this review. The studies found possible associations between sleep problems and mood changes-particularly in terms of depression and anxiety. In addition, altered sleep patterns seemed to be related to changes in individual aspects, lifestyle, and attitudes adopted by older adults during the COVID-19 lockdown. Thus, the pandemic could affect the sleep and psychological wellbeing of the older population, even in healthy aging.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Sleep Wake Disorders / Healthy Aging / Psychological Distress / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Reviews / Systematic review/Meta Analysis Topics: Long Covid Limits: Aged / Humans Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph182010676

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Sleep Wake Disorders / Healthy Aging / Psychological Distress / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Reviews / Systematic review/Meta Analysis Topics: Long Covid Limits: Aged / Humans Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph182010676