Correlation between dexmedetomidine and postoperative sleep quality in older patients undergoing intestinal surgery
Dexmedetomidine enhances postoperative sleep quality in older patients undergoing intestinal surgery by reducing cortisol levels, increasing melatonin production and effectively alleviating pain, thereby supporting better recovery outcomes.
Authors
- Hong Cheng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3420-7777)
- Yongjian Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4135-5014)
Institutions
- Jinan Central Hospital (CN)
- Shandong First Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Australasian Journal on Ageing
- Published
- 2025-04-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/ajag.70024
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Sleep and related disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.24
Funders
- Shandong First Medical University