Correlational Study on Anxiety Levels and Sleep Quality in Older Adult People with Chronic Pain

OBJECTIVE: Researchers recently conducted a study to understand this issue better, analyzing anxiety levels and sleep quality in 343 older adult individuals with chronic pain in Aceh. METHODOLOGY: The study was a correlation study with a cross -sectional study design. To gather data, we conducted guided interviews with 343 participants from Banda Aceh using purposive sampling techniques who met specific criteria. The selection criteria included age 60 years or above, chronic diseases, and pain lasting over three months. Additionally, the participants had to be domiciled in Aceh, be able to read and write, have no severe cognitive impairment, and communicate effectively. The Geriatric Anxiety Scale (GAS) and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) were used to gather reliable and valid data. Data were analyzed by using frequency distribution, percentage, and chi -square test. RESULTS: Results indicated that 56% of the older adult participants experienced moderate anxiety levels, while 94.8% had poor sleep quality. Further analysis revealed a significant correlation between anxiety levels and sleep quality in older adults with chronic pain, with a P -value of 0.000. CONCLUSION: Based on these findings, the study recommends that healthcare professionals provide counseling on anxiety and sleep quality at both community health centres and hospitals in Banda Aceh to alleviate anxiety and improve sleep quality among older adults with chronic pain.