@article{ref1,
title="Relationship between walking activity and sleep quality among community-dwelling older adults",
journal="Journal of community health nursing",
year="2022",
author="Cheng, Hui-Ping and Chen, Ching-Huey and Lin, Huey-Shyan and Wang, Jing-Jy and Yen, Miaofen",
volume="39",
number="2",
pages="127-138",
abstract="PURPOSE To explore the relationship between walking activity and sleep quality among elderly.Design A cross-sectional, correlation study with purposive sampling was conducted on participants with a walking habit but not regular moderate-intensity exercise.<br><br>METHODS Data were collected by structured questionnaires, including the Walking Activity Questionnaire and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index.<br><br>FINDINGS The total walking time per week and frequency of walking per day were significant predictors of sleep quality.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS Walking can help older community-dwelling adults improve their sleep quality.Clinical evidence Walking more than once per day and total walking time per week ≥210 minutes were associated with good sleep quality.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0737-0016",
doi="10.1080/07370016.2022.2058199",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07370016.2022.2058199"
}