The prevalence and related factors of restless leg syndrome in the community dwelling elderly; in Kayseri, Turkey: A cross-sectional study

Safak E., Göçer S., MUCUK S., ÖZTÜRK A., AKIN S., Arguvanli S., ...More

ARCHIVES OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS, vol.65, pp.29-35, 2016 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 65
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.archger.2016.02.012
  • Journal Name: ARCHIVES OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.29-35
  • Keywords: Community-dwelling, Elderly, Restless leg syndrome, Sleep disorder, Sleep quality, VASCULAR RISK-FACTORS, DOOR-TO-DOOR, CARDIOVASCULAR-DISEASE, DIAGNOSTIC-CRITERIA, POPULATION, EPIDEMIOLOGY, DEFINITION, OBESITY, IMPACT, WOMEN
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence and related factors of restless leg syndrome (RLS) in the community-dwelling elderly living in Kayseri.