A nationwide study on pain manifestations and sleep problems in community-dwelling older adults: findings from ELSI-Brazil

Key summary points Aim To investigate the association between self-reported sleep problems and pain manifestations. Findings Older adults with poor sleep quality, initial, intermediate and final insomnia, and daytime sleepiness had greater odds of reporting frequent pain and pain-related disability. Message The results may help in the proposition of programs and public health policies and inform health professionals about the importance of assessing the sleep quality of their patients.