Sleep Disturbances in Patients With Psychiatric Illnesses

2006 ◽  
Vol 19 (6) ◽  
pp. 369-378 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angela Singh ◽  
Patty Ghazvini ◽  
Natalie Robertson ◽  
Angela J. Massey ◽  
Otis Kirksey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychiatric Illnesses ◽  
Sleep Abnormalities ◽  
Mental Well Being

Sleep is essential not only for our physical well-being but also for our mental well-being. Researchers, however, have determined that specific alterations in sleep patterns do exist among patients with psychiatric illnesses. The causes of these abnormalities include both direct and indirect mechanisms. These abnormalities lead to declines in both cognitive function and quality of life. Management should include both nonpharmacological and pharmacological methods. This article will review the types of sleep abnormalities associated with schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorders and will additionally review treatment options available for each illness.

The Association of Sleep Disturbances With Quality of Life in Heart Failure Patient–Caregiver Dyads

2016 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
pp. 492-506 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sami Y. Al-Rawashdeh ◽  
Terry A. Lennie ◽  
Misook L. Chung
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Heart Failure ◽  
Sleep Disturbance ◽  
Heart Failure Patient ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Spousal Caregivers ◽  
Mental Well Being

Sleep disturbance is common in patients with heart failure and their family caregivers. The purpose of this study was to determine whether sleep disturbances of patients and their spousal caregivers predicted their own and their partners’ quality of life (QoL) in 78 heart failure patient–spousal caregiver dyads. Sleep disturbance was assessed using a composite score of four common sleep complaints. QoL was assessed by the physical and mental well-being subscales of the Short-Form 12 Health Survey. The multilevel dyadic actor–partner interdependence model analysis was used to determine the association between sleep disturbance and QoL. Each individual’s sleep disturbance predicted their own poor physical and mental well-being while spousal caregivers’ sleep disturbance predicted their partners’ mental well-being. Results indicated that patients’ mental well-being is sensitive to their spouses’ sleep disturbance. Interventions targeting improving sleep and QoL may have to include both patients and spousal caregivers.

Perceived Overprotection and Its Association With Quality of Life in Dementia

GeroPsych ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 125-134
Author(s):  
Mechthild Niemann-Mirmehdi ◽  
Andreas Häusler ◽  
Paul Gellert ◽  
Johanna Nordheim
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Patient Autonomy ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Negative Association ◽  
Significant Positive Association ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Mental Well Being

Abstract. To date, few studies have focused on perceived overprotection from the perspective of people with dementia (PwD). In the present examination, the association of perceived overprotection in PwD is examined as an autonomy-restricting factor and thus negative for their mental well-being. Cross-sectional data from the prospective DYADEM study of 82 patient/partner dyads (mean age = 74.26) were used to investigate the association between overprotection, perceived stress, depression, and quality of life (QoL). The analyses show that an overprotective contact style with PwD has a significant positive association with stress and depression, and has a negative association with QoL. The results emphasize the importance of avoiding an overprotective care style and supporting patient autonomy.

scholarly journals An evaluation of community-based cognitive stimulation therapy: a pilot study with an Irish population of people with dementia

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 157-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. E. Kelly ◽  
S. Finan ◽  
M. Lawless ◽  
N. Scully ◽  
J. Fitzpatrick ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cognitive Stimulation ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Community Based ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Moderate Dementia ◽  
Subjective Cognitive Function

ObjectivesResearch shows that cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) improves cognitive function, quality of life, and well-being of people with mild–moderate dementia. Despite consistent evidence and recommendations, CST is not routinely available in Ireland post-diagnosis. The aim of the current research was to develop and evaluate community-based CST for people with mild–moderate dementia, run by the Alzheimer Society of Ireland across four pilot sites in Ireland.MethodsParticipants with mild–moderate dementia attended once weekly CST sessions for 14 weeks. Baseline and post-intervention assessments were completed by CST participants, carers, and CST facilitators. Primary outcomes of interest for CST participants included quality of life (Quality of Life in Alzheimer Disease Scale), cognitive function (Montreal Cognitive Assessment), and subjective cognitive function (Memory Awareness Rating Scale-Functioning Subscale). Secondary outcomes included well-being, cognitive ability, satisfaction with cognitive performance, and engagement and confidence of CST participants; well-being of carers; and job satisfaction of facilitators. Post-intervention interviews supplemented quantitative analyses.ResultsIn total, 20 CST participants, 17 carers, and six CST facilitators completed evaluation assessments. Results showed that CST improved participants’ satisfaction with cognitive performance (p=0.002), level of engagement (p=0.046), level of confidence (p=0.026). Improvements on subjective cognitive function just fell short of significance (p=0.055). Qualitative analysis of interview data identified consistent themes of cognitive and overall benefits of CST; and provided support for quantitative data.ConclusionsCommunity-based CST positively impacted the lives of people with dementia and their families. This study supports prior recommendations that CST should be made routinely available to people with mild–moderate dementia, particularly in light of the lack of post-diagnostic interventions currently offered in Ireland.

Potential gonadotoxicity of treatment in relation to quality of life and mental well-being of male survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 404-412 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mirja Erika Gunn ◽  
Päivi Maria Lähteenmäki ◽  
Leena-Riitta Puukko-Viertomies ◽  
Markus Henriksson ◽  
Risto Heikkinen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia ◽  
Lymphoblastic Leukemia ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia ◽  
Male Survivors ◽  
Mental Well Being

scholarly journals Impact of Mental wellbeing and Quality of Life on Depression, Anxiety and Stress among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA)

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bhavna Mukund ◽  
Rejani Thudalikunil Gopalan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Mental Well Being ◽  
Hiv Aids

Background: People living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) manifest a wide range of stress responses ranging from disbelief, denial, fear to extreme conditions of anxiety disorders, depression and even suicidal thoughts. These complications can have a significant impact on daily functioning and greatly diminish quality of life. Mental wellbeing and Quality of Life can help in better management of stress and facilitate adaptive coping among PLWHA. Aim: The research examined the impact of mental wellbeing and Quality of Life on Depression, Anxiety and Stress among people living with HIV/AIDS infection. Research Design: Cross sectional survey design was used. Sample: A sample of 60 people (males and females of equal number) over the age of 18 years and with the diagnosis for HIV/AIDS for more than six months participated in the study. Tools used: To assess the depression, anxiety and stress among PLWHA, DASS scale was used and to assess their psychological wellbeing, Warwick Edinburgh Mental Well-Being scale was used. In order to assess their present status of QOL regarding the illness, WHO’s QOL HIV-BREF Scale was used. Results: Majority of the PLWHA had moderate level of anxiety and mild level of depression after being diagnosed. Most of the participants have positive mental well-being and had enhanced quality of life. Conclusion: A direct effect of mental wellbeing has been found on the depression, anxiety and stress among PLWHA indicating that higher the mental wellbeing of the PLWHA, the greater is the likelihood that they do not suffer from depression, exhibit less anxiety and are living a stress free life and vice versa. The study also found direct impact of QOL on psychological distress, depression and anxiety among PLWHA i.e. poor QOL of PLWHA makes them more prone to and vulnerable to stress, depression and anxiety and vice versa.

scholarly journals Sleep Disturbance in Gynaecologic Malignancies-an Overview

2020 ◽  
Vol I (2) ◽  
pp. 29-32
Author(s):  
Pavan Deepak
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
General Population ◽  
Sleep Disturbance ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Treatment Strategies ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Systematic Research ◽  
Gynaecologic Cancer

Sleep plays a pivotal role in maintaining homeostasis and one of a few foremost determinants of Quality of Life. Quality of life is a well-studied topic in oncology and various measures are taken to improve quality of life in this setting, in order to achieve therapeutic outcome and compliance in general in cancer patients. Sleep disturbances and disruption in circadian rhythm is among a few common presenting complaints of patients with malignancy and affects between 30% to 75% of newly diagnosed or recently treated cancer patients,1 which are reported as double that of the general population, paving the way for decreased compliance and inefficacy of therapy and pose as a detriment to general well-being, and quality of life. It is evident that mood disorders and sleep disturbances are more prevalent in females (1.3 to 1.8 times more than men),2 one may theorize that the prevalence of sleep disturbance in gynaecologic malignancies is greater than that of general population. Sleep disturbances in gynaecologic cancer patients often include difficulty in initiation of sleep, frequent awakening, difficulty in staying asleep, and restless leg syndrome. Systematic research on various sleeps disorders and their therapeutic approach in gynaecologic cancers in general is lacking. This article aims at elucidating and giving overview of sleep pattern changes in gynaecologic malignancies and therapeutic approaches to foster better sleep in this subset of population. This article also emphasizes the need to envisage the treatment strategies targeting cytokines and cortisol in improvement of sleep parameters in gynaecologic malignancies.

scholarly journals Adults with young children are more satisfied with their lives than other adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
E Haapala ◽  
H Peltomäki ◽  
T Jääskeläinen ◽  
P Koponen ◽  
P Mäntymaa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Item Score ◽  
Inverse Probability Weights ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Mental Well Being

Abstract Background Limited research exists on the differences in the wellbeing of adults with young children and those without. The aim of this study was to compare the well-being of adults with and without young children. Methods The study is based on the FinHealth 2017 Study of a nationally representative sample on adults aged 18-50-years (n = 4764, 58% participated). Information on wellbeing was collected through self-administered questionnaires. Adults living in a household with young children (under 7-years old, n = 762) were compared to adults living in a household without young children (n = 1864). Inverse probability weights were used in the analysis to correct for the effects of non-response and different sampling probabilities. Results Nearly 90 % of adults with young children rated their quality of life as good or very good and were more satisfied with their family life (women 84% vs. 76%, men 87 % vs. 78%) and life achievements (women 82% vs. 69%, men 78% vs. 58%) compared to other adults. No difference was observed in satisfaction with the financial situation. Differences in the experience of psychological distress (Mental Health Inventory, MHI-5 score ≤52) were statistically insignificant. 6% of women and 7% of men with young children experienced psychological distress while the equivalent percentage of other adults was 9% in both sexes. Differences in symptoms of depression (Beck Depression Inventory, 6 item score >4) were also statistically insignificant, although the prevalence was somewhat lower for those with children (women 12% vs. 15%, men 6% vs. 12%). Adults with young children reported sufficient sleep less often compared to other adults (women 64% vs. 76%, men 67% vs. 77%). Conclusions Most parents of young children have a good quality of life and are satisfied with their life. Getting sufficient sleep is one of the main challenges of adults with young children. Key messages Adults with young children are more satisfied with their life compared to other adults. There is still a need for holistic lifestyle guidance, especially to promote mental well-being and sufficient sleep of adults with young children.

scholarly journals A Study of the Correlation between Religious Attitudes and Quality Of Life in Students at Jahrom University of Medical Sciences in 2014

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Razieh Parniyan ◽  
Abdoreza Kazemiane ◽  
Marzieh Kargar Jahromi ◽  
Farzad Poorgholami
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Religious Beliefs ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Pearson’S Correlation ◽  
Religious Attitude ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Pearson's Correlation ◽  
Mental Well Being

<p><strong>Background and Objective: </strong>General health is not simply determined by whether or not an individual is sick, but is dependent on physical, mental and social factors too. One such important factor is an individual’s religious inclination. The present study aims to explore the correlation between religious beliefs and quality of life in the students at Jahrom University of Medical Sciences.<strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Method: </strong>This is a descriptive, cross-sectional study conducted in 2014. The sample consisted of 273 students who were randomly selected.<strong> </strong>Data were collected using Religious Attitude Questionnaire and a quality of life scale. The collected data were analyzed using Pearson’s correlation coefficient and SPSS v. 23.<strong></strong></p><p><strong>Result: </strong>The students’ average age was 21.36±2.15. The means of their quality of life scores and religious attitude scores were 87.23 and 146.31 respectively. The results of Pearson’s correlation test showed that there was a significant relationship between quality of life and its subscales on one hand and religious attitude and its indexes on the other; in other words, the students’ mental well-being was found to correlate with their religious beliefs.</p><p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> Since religious beliefs affect college students’ mental well-being and quality of life, it is suggested that through organized education, students’ religious awareness be raised.</p>

Quality of Life and Stressors in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Depending on Treatment

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonia Martínez-Sanchis ◽  
M. Consuelo Bernal ◽  
José V. Montagud ◽  
Anna Abad ◽  
Josep Crespo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Total Quality ◽  
Transplant Patients ◽  
Dialysis Vintage ◽  
Almost All

AbstractThis study evaluated health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in a Spanish sample of chronic kidney disease patients (n= 90) undergoing different renal replacement therapies, considering the influence of treatment stressors, mood, anxiety and quality of sleep. While all patients had worse physical functioning than controls (p< .01), only those undergoing haemodialysis (HD) showed worse physical well-being, occupational functioning, spiritual fulfillment and more health interference with work (p< .05). They also obtained higher depression scores than renal transplant patients (TX) (p= .005). Those TX receiving the immunosuppressor sirolimus exhibited more cardiac/renal, cognitive and physical limitations than the rest (p< .05). Dialysis vintage correlated positively with sleep disturbances and depression scores and negatively with total Quality of Life (QLI) (p< .05). HD patients experienced more psychological distress than peritoneal dialysis patients (PD) (p= .036). Regression models including sleep, anxiety and depression were estimated for subscales of HRQOL. In TX patients, low depressive scores related to an optimal QLI in almost all subscales, while in HD patients they explained part of the variability in psychological well-being, interpersonal functioning and personal fulfillment. HD condition results in a QLI more distant to the standards of controls.

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