Kaufmann, Christopher N.;
Malhotra, Atul;
Yang, Kevin H.;
Han, Benjamin H.;
Nafsu, Reva;
Lifset, Ella T.;
Nguyen, Khai;
Sexton, Michelle;
Moore, Alison A.
Cannabis use for Sleep Disturbance Among Older Patients in a Geriatrics Clinic
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Media type:
E-Article
Title:
Cannabis use for Sleep Disturbance Among Older Patients in a Geriatrics Clinic
Contributor:
Kaufmann, Christopher N.;
Malhotra, Atul;
Yang, Kevin H.;
Han, Benjamin H.;
Nafsu, Reva;
Lifset, Ella T.;
Nguyen, Khai;
Sexton, Michelle;
Moore, Alison A.
Published:
SAGE Publications, 2023
Published in:
The International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 97 (2023) 1, Seite 3-17
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1177/00914150221128971
ISSN:
0091-4150;
1541-3535
Origination:
Footnote:
Description:
Cannabis use is growing among older adults to manage medical concerns including poor sleep. In this study, we characterized how patients seen at a geriatrics clinic use cannabis to address sleep disturbance. Specifically, we conducted an anonymous survey of 568 adults, including 83 who reported cannabis use within the past 3 years, to inquire about such use. We compared cannabis use characteristics between those using it for sleep disturbance versus all other conditions. We considered a p-value <.10 to be statistically significant. Among the cannabis users in our sample, 29% reported using cannabis for sleep disturbance (N = 24). They were more likely than other users to be female ( p = .07), consume cannabis more frequently ( p = .01), use products containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) (vs. cannabidiol [CBD]-only; p < .01), and use cannabis to target more symptoms ( p < .01). As cannabis use continues to grow in older populations, it is essential to delineate better how cannabis may be used safely and effectively to improve older adults’ sleep health.