Analyzing Awareness of Sleep Quality in Relation to Parkinson’s Disease

Title

Analyzing Awareness of Sleep Quality in Relation to Parkinson’s Disease

Description

Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a form of neurodegenerative disorder which can stem from a multitude of causes and brings about an array of sleep abnormalities. Previously, researchers have established a prevalent link between sleep quality and neurodegenerative disorders. However, the level of public knowledge regarding PD is lacking. Using this ideology as a basis, this project aims to better understand the sleep habits of individuals 18+ in relation to neurodegenerative diseases, as well as discern their level of awareness regarding the impacts sleep has on their neurological health. In doing so, this study will combat the lack of public knowledge regarding PD and examine its relationship to sleep as it's understood by the general public. In employing a three-step method, results were ensured to be specific and easily interpretive. A questionnaire was used to narrow down which participants would be given the most focus. These individuals were asked to proceed with a sleep data collection process in which they examined the different phases of sleep and how they pertained to them. Then, they were personally interviewed in addition to the online interview form which was administered to all participants. Using the above-stated methodology, it can be concluded that individuals are generally naive to the interpretation of their sleep habits and the implied impacts on their neurological health. Once participants were presented with their data, they collectively indicated a strong likelihood to work towards bettering their sleep quality whereas they didn’t consider their sleep habits beforehand. Furthermore, it can be determined that participating in this study prompted several individuals to improve their sleep habits .

Creator

Janna Azzam

Source

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Date

Submitted: May 10, 2023 01:05 PM
Submission ID: 13330280
Presentation Date: 05/04/2023

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All Rights Reserved

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.JPEG

Language

English

Type

Student Research Poster - .JPEG Format

Citation

Janna Azzam, “Analyzing Awareness of Sleep Quality in Relation to Parkinson’s Disease,” accessed November 11, 2024, https://wilmingtoncollegeresearchshowcase.omeka.net/items/show/26.

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