This observational study aimed to understand the effect of intervention A on sleep disorders in individuals with Alzheimer's disease receiving sunlight therapy. The primary question of the study was: Does sunlight therapy improve sleep disorders in Alzheimer's disease? Participants will complete a questionnaire, undergo sunlight therapy, and have their sleep patterns recorded for 14 days.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
60
They were informed that sun exposure therapy could effectively improve sleep, and behavioral interventions were discussed to develop a health education plan. Telephone follow-ups were conducted on days 3, 7, 10, and 14 after enrollment to understand the sun exposure practices of the experimental group, including the duration of sun exposure, whether the light source was indoor light or sunlight, and positive encouragement was provided.
National Taiwan University Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan, Taiwan
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, PSQI
The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) assesses sleep quality. It has seven dimensions: sleep quality, sleep latency, sleep duration, sleep efficiency, sleep disturbance, medication use, and daytime activity impairment. A higher PSQI score indicates poorer sleep quality. The total score ranges from 0 to 21, with a minimum score of 0, indicating very good sleep quality over the past month. Lower scores indicate better sleep quality, while a total score of 5 or below is generally considered to indicate fair sleep quality.
Time frame: on enrollment days, 7, and 14 after enrollment
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