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Effects of afternoon "siesta" naps on sleep, alertness, performance, and circadian rhythms in the elderly.

Authors :
Monk, T H
Buysse, D J
Carrier, J
Billy, B D
Rose, L R
Source :
Sleep; September 2001, Vol. 24 Issue: 6 p680-687, 8p
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

To determine the effects of a 90-minute afternoon nap regimen on nocturnal sleep, circadian rhythms, and evening alertness and performance levels in the healthy elderly.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01618105 and 15509109
Volume :
24
Issue :
6
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Sleep
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs51401410
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/sleep/24.6.680