scholarly journals Sleep Disturbances in Individuals Quarantined Due to SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic in Poland: A Mixed Methods Design Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 216495612110207
Author(s):  
Sabina Krupa ◽  
Witt Paweł ◽  
Wioletta Mędrzycka-Dąbrowska ◽  
Agnieszka Lintowska ◽  
Dorota Ozga
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Acute Stress ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Severity Index ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Mixed Methods Design ◽  
Design Study ◽  
Insomnia Severity Index ◽  
Insomnia Severity

Objectives The study aimed to assess sleep disturbances in patients subjected to home quarantine due to suspected SARS-CoV-2 infection. The study used a mixed methods design study as a research methodology. Methods A semi-structured interview and the scale for Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) were used to achieve the aim of the study. The survey was conducted from 16 to 20 April 2020 and 1 to 2 September 2020 in Poland, at the during of SARS-CoV-2 epidemic in this country. The data were coded and cross-processed. The (COREQ) checklist was followed. Results Interviews with patients and a thorough analysis of recordings revealed commonly used phrases in the following categories: “anxiety”, “ Am I going crazy?”, “Sleep problems”. 10 out of 11 respondents reported sleep disorders of varying severity according to the Insomnia Severity Index scale. Patients presented a fear related to the return to society and normal functioning after quarantine. Additionally, some study participants voiced concerns related to their mental health; some cases of hallucinations were reported. Conclusions Further global population studies should be conducted to analyse this phenomenon. Acute Stress Disorder should be understood as a threat to life and health of an isolated society in quarantine. Further research in this area should be promoted and the need for global guidelines for the entire population should be developed.

Evaluation of habitual sleep and factors influencing it in patients awaiting acute or planned abdominal surgery

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (8) ◽  
pp. 28-34
Author(s):  
Marian Christin Petersen ◽  
Ismail Gögenur
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Surgery ◽  
Epworth Sleepiness Scale ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Severity Index ◽  
Study Cohort ◽  
Insomnia Severity Index ◽  
Female Sex ◽  
Insomnia Severity

Background and aims: This study aimed to clarify the incidence and severity of habitual sleep disturbances in patients undergoing surgery. Methods: A survey was conducted to collect data in a cohort of patients awaiting abdominal surgery. The Insomnia Severity Index score was used as primary measurement, while the Epworth Sleepiness Scale and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index scores were used as secondary measurements. Findings: Overall, 119 patients were included in the analysis. The habitual sleep in the study cohort revealed high incidence of sleep difficulties and insomnia. Female sex and incidence of anxiety and depression were significantly related to all three scores, while age and employment were associated with Epworth Sleepiness Scale and Insomnia Severity Index scores, respectively. Conclusions: Female sex, experiencing depression or anxiety had severe negative impact on sleep in patients scheduled for elective or planned surgery. The prevalence of sleep problems in patients should be considered for optimising sleep to improve rehabilitation and reduce stress associated with surgery.

scholarly journals Sleep in post-COVID-19 recovery period and its impact on different domains of quality of life

2021 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Samir El Sayed ◽  
Sarah Gomaa ◽  
Doaa Shokry ◽  
Ahmed Kabil ◽  
Ahmed Eissa
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Recovery Period ◽  
Severity Index ◽  
Insomnia Severity Index ◽  
Insomnia Severity

Abstract Background COVID-19 pandemic became a global health problem affecting the life of millions of people all over the world. The effects of this pandemic were not only on the physical and medical aspects but also on the psychological issues including anxiety disorders, depressive manifestations, sleep problems and others. Sleep disorders were very commonly reported during the novel Coronavirus-19 pandemic either in the acute phase of COVID-19 infection or after recovery. These sleep problems might have a drastic burden on the recovered patients’ life. This study aimed to investigate the sleep in the post-Coronavirus-19 period and if has an impact on the different items of patients’ quality of life. This cross-sectional observational study investigated the sleep problems in 500 patients in the post recovery period using Insomnia Severity Index and Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI), their relation to this critical period and their impact on different domains of Quality of Life which was assessed by the SF36 Health Survey. Results Socio-demographic characteristics of 500 post-Coronavirus-19 patients were collected; the insomnia severity index and Pittsburgh sleep quality index evaluated the sleep pattern. The quality of life was investigated using Short Form 36 scale. The study revealed high scores of insomnia severity index (13.01 ± 4.9), Pittsburgh sleep quality index (15.37 ± 4.43), also high scores of different items of scale of quality of life in the studied group. Conclusion Post-COVID-19 sleep disturbances were commonly reported in the recovery period, also these sleep deficits had an impact on the physical and mental aspects of quality of life, so these sleep problems must be managed properly especially in this critical pandemic era.

scholarly journals P205 Influencing factors of Sleep quality in patients with Crohn’s Disease

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S267-S267
Author(s):  
M Sabbah ◽  
H Jlassi ◽  
N Bellil ◽  
D Trad ◽  
A Ouakaa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Crohn’S Disease ◽  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Severity Score ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Severity Index ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Fatigue Score ◽  
Insomnia Severity Index ◽  
Fatigue Severity ◽  
Insomnia Severity

Abstract Background Sleep is considered vital for the health and quality of life of individuals. Recently, studies have suggested that sleep disturbances are common in people with Crohn’s disease (CD) and in the majority of cases are related to disease activity.The aim of our study was to determine the prevalence of insomnia in patients with CD and to identify the influencing factors. Methods A prospective cross-sectional study including patients with CD followed in the department between July and August 2020 was carried out. Epidemiological and clinical data have been collected. Self-report questionnaires were given to patients. Insomnia was assessed using the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) which provides a valid index of the overall severity of insomnia. A score between 0 and 7 indicates the absence of insomnia; between 8 and 14 a mild infra-clinical insomnia; between 15 and 21 moderate clinical insomnia, and between 22 and 28 severe insomnia. Anxiety and depression were assessed using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) questionnaire which is a scale of 14 items rated from 0 to 3. Seven questions are related to anxiety and seven to depression. Fatigue was screened for using the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) which has 9 questions rated from one to seven. Significant fatigue was defined by a score greater than or equal to 5.5. Statistical analysis was performed by SPSS 21 software (p significant if less than 0.05). Results Thirty two patients with a mean age of 38.28 years [18–60 years] and a sex ratio equal to 1 were enrolled. Mean duration of the disease was 10.56 years [1–40 years]. At the time of inclusion, the average Harvey Bradshaw (HAB) score was 5.14 [1–14]. Mean insomnia score was 12.62 [0–26]. The insomnia severity index showed mild insomnia in 4 patients (12.5%), moderate insomnia in 7 patients (22%) and severe insomnia in 8 patients (25%). The HADS score revealed obvious depression in 19% of patients, doubtful depression in 25% of patients. 56% of patients had no symptoms of depression. Likewise, anxiety was objectified in 22% of patients and doubtful anxiety in 37% of patients. 41% of patients had no symptoms of anxiety. The mean fatigue score was 3.75 ± 1.9 [range 1–9]. A fatigue score greater than or equal to 5.5 was observed in 3 cases (9%). A significant positive correlation was found between the insomnia severity score and the depression score (r = 0.4, p = 0.035) as well as the fatigue severity score (r: 0.36, p = 0.04). Conclusion Our study shows that insomnia is very common in patients with CD. The factors associated with these sleep disturbances were depression and fatigue. Gastroenterologist and psychologist should join forces to evaluate emotional as well as sleep disturbances for a better global CD management.

639 An exploratory study of parents-child co-sleeping in Korea

SLEEP ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 44 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. A250-A250
Author(s):  
Solbi Kang ◽  
Seockhoon Chung ◽  
Sooyeon Suh
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Severity Index ◽  
T Test ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Bed Sharing ◽  
Parents And Children ◽  
Waking Up ◽  
Children’S Sleep ◽  
Insomnia Severity

Abstract Introduction Asian cultures, including Korea, are known to have a higher proportion of parent-child co-sleeping than Western cultures. While recent studies have shown that bed-sharing increases the mother’s depression and causes sleep problems for children, there has never been a study in Asia on the sleep problems of parents and children caused by co-sleeping. Therefore, we aim to investigate the types of sleep problems in children and their mothers’ insomnia severity due to co-sleeping. Methods This study was conducted in 79 mothers (mean age 33.65 ±3.98 years) who reported having insomnia due to their children. All participants had children between 6 to 36 months old. Participants were asked to answer the survey includes demographics, sleep environment, child’s sleep problems, child’s health status items and the mother’s insomnia (measured by the Insomnia Severity Index; ISI). Children’s age was divided into 5 age groups (6 – 11, 12 - 17, 18 - 23, 24 - 29, and 30 to 36 months). Frequency analysis and independent t-test were conducted. Results Of the total respondents, 72.2% (n=57) reported co-sleeping with their children. The most reported sleep problem in children was waking up in the middle of the night 51.9% (n=41), followed by difficulty in sleep initiation 12.7% (n=10), looking for mother or an attachment object 12.7% (n=10), sleep-limiting problems 7.5% (n=6), multiple problems 12.7% (n=10), and none 2.5% (n=2). An independent t-test results for determining whether co-sleeping caused a difference in the severity of maternal insomnia was significant in the 6 to 11 months group only (t=-2.336, p<.05). The co-sleeping mother’s ISI average score (M=18.28) was significantly higher than mother who slept separate from her child (M=14.31). Conclusion Co-sleeping in Asian cultures is prevalent, and may require attention and intervention for mothers who report having insomnia due to their children’s sleep disturbance. Support (if any):

scholarly journals Effects of work organization on the occurrence and resolution of sleep disturbances among night shift workers: a longitudinal observational study

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Seungho Lee ◽  
Jae Bum Park ◽  
Kyung-Jong Lee ◽  
Seunghon Ham ◽  
Inchul Jeong
Keyword(s):  
Work Experience ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Night Shift ◽  
Work Organization ◽  
Severity Index ◽  
Estimating Equation ◽  
Health Examination ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Shift Workers

AbstractThis study aimed to investigate the association between work organization and the trajectories of insomnia patterns among night shift workers in a hospital. The health examination data of hospital workers, recorded from January 2014 to December 2018, were collected; 6765 records of 2615 night shift workers were included. Insomnia was defined as a score of ≥ 15 on the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI). Participants were categorized into five groups according to insomnia patterns derived from the analysis of their ISI scores. Work organization and socio-demographic characteristics were also investigated. Generalized estimating equation models and linear mixed models were constructed to analyze the longitudinal data. Of the total participants, 53.0% reported insomnia at least once during the follow-up period. The lack of nap opportunities and work-time control was associated with the occurrence of insomnia, whereas more than 5 years of shift work experience was related to the resolution of insomnia. All work-related factors were significantly related to insomnia risk; however, the effects were not significant in the sustained insomnia group. Although sleep problems are inevitable in night shift workers, well-designed work schedules and better work organization can help reduce the occurrence of insomnia among them.

The Relationship Between Smartphone Use, Insomnia, Stress, and Anxiety Among University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
pp. 105477382098316
Author(s):  
Nisreen Al Battashi ◽  
Omar Al Omari ◽  
Murad Sawalha ◽  
Safiya Al Maktoumi ◽  
Ahmed Alsuleitini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Severity Index ◽  
Depression Anxiety Stress Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Insomnia Severity Index ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Smartphone Use ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Insomnia Severity

The rapid increase in the number of smartphone users has raised concern about the negative psychosocial and physical effects of this use. A descriptive cross-sectional design was conducted to investigate the relationship between smartphone use, anxiety and insomnia among university students. A convenience sample of 404 students from one public university completed questionnaires with items from the Smartphone Addiction Scale, the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale and the Insomnia Severity Index, with some demographic data. High smartphone addition scale score was significantly associated with higher anxiety and stress scores of the Depression Anxiety Stress scale, and higher insomnia severity index score. The findings support the importance of an intervention program to promote appropriate use of smartphones and to improve sleep and psychological symptoms such as stress and anxiety among university students.

scholarly journals Mapping of the Insomnia Severity Index and other sleep measures to EuroQol EQ-5D health state utilities

2011 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ning Yan Gu ◽  
Marc F Botteman ◽  
Xiang Ji ◽  
Christopher F Bell ◽  
John A Carter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Severity Index ◽  
Health State ◽  
Insomnia Severity Index ◽  
Health State Utilities ◽  
Insomnia Severity

scholarly journals Training Toward a Movement: Career Development Insights From the First 7 Years of a Global Health Equity Residency

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 509-516 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Palazuelos ◽  
Ranu Dhillon ◽  
Adrianne Katrina Nelson ◽  
Kevin P. Savage ◽  
Rosabelle Conover ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Internal Medicine ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Global Health ◽  
Health Equity ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Career Pathways ◽  
Structural Barriers ◽  
Mixed Methods Design ◽  
Life Challenges ◽  
Global Health Equity

ABSTRACT Background  The Doris and Howard Hiatt Residency in Global Health Equity and Internal Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital provides global health training during residency, but little is known about its effect on participants' selection of a global health career. Objective  We assessed the perceptions of residency graduates from the first 7 classes to better understand the outcomes of this education program, and the challenges faced by participants. Methods  We interviewed 27 of 31 physicians (87%) who graduated from the program between 2003 and 2013 using a convergent mixed-methods design and a structured interview tool that included both open-ended and forced-choice questions. We independently coded and analyzed qualitative data using a case study design, and then wove together the qualitative and quantitative data at the interpretation phase using a parallel convergent mixed-methods design. Results  Entering a career focused on social justice was cited as the most common motivator for selecting to train in global health. Most respondents (83%, 20 of 24) reported they were able to achieve this goal despite structural barriers, such as lower salaries compared with peers, a lack of mentors in the field, poorly structured and undersupported career pathways at their institutions, and unique work-life challenges. Conclusions  A majority of graduates from 1 dedicated residency program in global health and internal medicine reported they were able to continue to engage in global health activities after graduation and, despite identified challenges, reported that they planned long-term careers in global health.

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