Poor Sleep Predicts Increased Pain Perception Among Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment

In this study, poor sleep in the prior week increased pain intensity, pain interference, and pain behavior. Interventions designed to decrease awakening after sleep onset and increase sleep efficiency specifically may effectively reduce pain in this population. Given that these symptoms are prevalent among older adults with mild cognitive impairment, sleep and pain interventions may also ameliorate some of the risk for Alzheimer’s disease in this population.
Source: Nursing Research - Category: Nursing Tags: BRIEF REPORTS Source Type: research