Validation of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale in Older Black and White Women

摘要

ObjectivesDespite routine use with older adults, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) have not been adequately validated in older samples, particularly those from diverse racial backgrounds. The objective of this study was to determine the reliability and validity of and to provide normative data for these questionnaires in community-dwelling older women.