Barbara Białkowska

Publications
  • Research Article
    Disturbances of Sleep Among Older People and its Influence on Cognitive Performance
    Author(s): Alicja Różyk-Myrta,Andrzej Brodziak*,Estera Ko?at,Anna Komarow-Kuźmińska,Barbara Białkowska Alicja Różyk-Myrta,Andrzej Brodziak*,Estera Ko?at,Anna Komarow-Kuźmińska,Barbara Białkowska

    Sleep disorders are common in the general population. People suffering from a variety of general, neurological, and mental disorders are in high risk group. Insomnia, which is the most often form of sleep disorder, can be the onset of depression. Symptoms accompanying various neurological disorders are often a consequence of underlying sleep disorders. Objective: Examining the correlation between sleep disorders and the reduction of cognitive abilities among older people. Methods: We gathered data from 56 respondents from the University of the Third Age, aged between 52 and 81. We also performed certain objective measurements, using Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA), a test of working memory system and the measurements of “visuomotor” coordination. Results: Correlation has been found betwee.. View More»
    DOI: 10.4172/2167-7182.1000443

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