A5055823544- Sleep and related disorders
- Sleep and Wakefulness Research
- Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Circadian rhythm and melatonin
- Youth Substance Use and School Attendance
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Restless Legs Syndrome Research
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies
- Physical Activity and Health
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
University of South Florida
2013-2025
Florida College
2008-2025
Health Innovations (United States)
2024
Eastern Health
2024
University of Missouri
2016-2023
Montana State University
2023
Taipei Medical University
2023
University of Missouri Hospital
2021-2022
University of Florida Health
2009-2022
University of Missouri Health System
2016-2021
Abstract This study evaluates transfer from domain-specific, sensorimotor training to cognitive abilities associated with executive function. We examined Individualized Piano Instruction (IPI) as a potential intervention mitigate normal age-related decline in older adults. Thirty-one musically naïve community-dwelling adults (ages 60–85) were randomly assigned either the experimental group (n = 16) or control 15). Neuropsychological assessments administered at three time points:...
The purpose of this guideline is to establish clinical practice recommendations for the use actigraphy in adult and pediatric patients with suspected or diagnosed sleep disorders circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders.The American Academy Sleep Medicine (AASM) commissioned a task force experts medicine develop assigned strengths based on systematic review literature an assessment evidence using GRADE process. provided summary relevant quality evidence, balance benefits harms, patient values...
The main objective of the present study was to examine daily associations (intraindividual variability or IIV) between sleep and affect in older adults. Greater understanding these is important, because both represent modifiable behaviors that can have a major influence on adults' health well-being. We collected diaries, actigraphy, data concurrently for 14 days 103 community-dwelling Multilevel modeling used assess sleep-affect relationship at group (between-persons) individual...
Using peer volunteers as delivery agents may improve translation of evidence-based physical activity promotion programs for older adults. This study examined whether tailored support from could initiation and long-term maintenance behavior.Participants were randomized to 2 16-week, group-based programs: (1) peer-delivered, theory-based behavior change; or (2) an intervention typically available in community settings (basic education, gym membership, pedometer self-monitoring),...
Objectives Sleep disturbances and increased negative mood are common among chronic pain patients. Research suggests that sleep disruption can contribute to pain; however, the role of in this relationship is unclear. The present study investigated disturbance, mood, within a large sample It was hypothesized would mediate between pain. Methods In all, 292 patients (116 facial pain, 55 back 121 fibromyalgia) 18 65 years age (M=46.67) were recruited from 3 clinics at tertiary care hospital....
AbstractSleep disturbances resulting in insufficient sleep have been linked to negative physical, cognitive, and public health outcomes. Despite this, there has yet a study that examines the impact of smoking on US based national sample. The current sought observe associated with status. Sleep adults aged 20 years above, from 2005–2006 National Health Nutrition Examination Survey, were measured among current, former, never smokers (NS). Current (CS) reported significantly less total time,...
Summary Exercise behaviour and sleep are both important health indicators that demonstrate significant decreases with age, remain modifiable well into later life. The current investigation examined the chronic acute relationships between exercise self‐reported in older adults through a secondary analysis of clinical trial lifestyle intervention. Seventy‐nine community‐dwelling, initially sedentary, (mean age = 63.58 years, SD 8.66 years) completed daily home‐based assessments using diary...
To examine the effects of cognitive behavioral treatments for insomnia (CBT-I) and pain (CBT-P) in patients with comorbid fibromyalgia insomnia. One hundred thirteen (Mage = 53, SD 10.9) were randomized to eight sessions CBT-I (n 39), CBT-P 37), or a waitlist control (WLC, n 37). Primary (self-reported sleep onset latency [SOL], wake after [WASO], efficiency [SE], quality [SQ], ratings) secondary outcomes (dysfunctional beliefs attitudes about [DBAS]; actigraphy polysomnography SOL, WASO,...
Military veterans demonstrate high rates of heavy drinking and insomnia, but few if any studies have tested real-world, daily associations between sleep alcohol use within this population. Moreover, although diary experimental among civilians found negative sleep, these patterns change with consecutive days may differ for those insomnia. This study measured (a) acute cumulative day-level heavy-drinking US (b) the extent to which insomnia moderates associations. Self-reported ambulatory...
We examined sleep complaints, subjective and objective patterns, health, psychological adjustment, daytime functioning in 103 community-dwelling older adults to identify factors associated with complaints. collected 2 weeks of diaries actigraphy. Only health distinguished complaining from noncomplaining sleepers. Noncomplaining good sleepers had poorer quantity than poor Actigraphy only. Subjective quantities were related for noncomplainers only; this relationship was stronger women....
Informal caregivers of persons with dementia often complain about poor quality sleep; however, studies on have mixed results when examining sleep values. The purpose this study was to describe the patterns in a subset who provide care during night, and compare those noncaregiving adults.Data from older adults were used. Both used objective subjective methods measure home setting over 7-day period. Participants 60 years old relatively healthy.Older had worse objectively measured than adults,...
Sleep disturbance is a common problem among chronic pain patients. Cross-sectional data from clinical populations and experimental studies have shown an association between sleep pain. However, there has been little prospective research into the relationship daily variability patients.Twenty-two women with (back pain, facial fibromyalgia) completed diary wore actigraph for 2-week period. Self-report measures of mood, were also at baseline. Hierarchical linear modeling (HLM) was used to...
Insomnia is common in children with autism. Cognitive behavioral treatment for childhood insomnia (CBT-CI) may improve sleep and functioning autism their parents, but typical delivery involving multiple office visits can make it difficult some to get this treatment. This pilot study tested telehealth of CBT-CI using computers, which allowed parents the at home. shows therapists that were able use child parent sleep, behavior arousal, fatigue. Parents found helpful, age-appropriate,...
Three of 4 adults in treatment for alcohol use disorder (AUD) report symptoms insomnia. Yet the first-line insomnia (cognitive behavioral therapy insomnia, CBT-I) is often delayed until abstinence established. To test feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy CBT-I among veterans early their AUD to examine improvement as a mechanism outcomes. For this randomized clinical trial, participants were recruited through Addictions Treatment Program at Veterans Health Administration...
Actigraphy has emerged as a valuable method for measuring natural sleep patterns; however, it is unclear how many consecutive nights should be measured and what parameter values are typical of older adults. This study examined in relatively healthy community-based adults 14 days. The findings present comparison Actiwatch-L actigraphy adults, can used to determine an appropriate length measurement. When using means the aggregate period, 3-day comparable obtained over 7- or 14-day aggregates....
Fibromyalgia patients frequently report cognitive abnormalities. As the hippocampus plays an important role in learning and memory, we determined whether individuals with fibromyalgia had smaller hippocampal volume compared healthy control participants.T1-weighted structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans were acquired from 40 female participants 22 controls. The of was estimated using software FreeSurfer. An analysis covariance model controlling for potentially confounding factors...
Insomnia is common in autism and associated with challenging behavior worse parent sleep. Cognitive behavioral treatment for childhood insomnia (CBT-CI) efficacious typically developing children, but not yet tested school-aged children autism. This single arm pilot 8-session CBT-CI 17 (M age = 8.76 years, SD 1.99) their parent(s) 39.50 4.83). Treatment integrity was assessed each session [delivery (by therapist), receipt (participant understanding), enactment (home practice)]. Children...