scholarly journals Evaluation of Adolescents with Restless Legs Syndrome: Relation to School Success

2021 ◽  
pp. 106-110
Author(s):  
Neslihan Günay ◽  
Sevda İsmailoğluları ◽  
Esra Özdemir Demirci ◽  
Fatih Kardaş ◽  
Hüseyin Per
Keyword(s):  
Patient Group ◽  
Restless Legs Syndrome ◽  
School Success ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Ferritin Level ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Restless Legs ◽  
Dsm Iv ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Inattention And Hyperactivity

Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), which may be a missed diagnosis in children, is seen at an important frequency. The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical characteristics of patients with RLS and to show the effect of RLS on school success. Forty-three patients with RLS and 43 healthy volunteers were included to the study. Blood samples were taken to measure ferritin. The averages of school exam scores were recorded. The patient group was classified as mild, moderate, severe, and very severe according to the RLS rating scale. The daytime sleepiness was measured by the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS). The"Turgay DSM-IV-Based Child and Adolescent Disruptive Behavioral Disorders Screening and Rating Scale (T-DSM-IV-S)" was completed by parents, and patients' inattention, and hyperactivity-impulsivity scores were compared with the control group. According to the RLS rating scale scores 25.6% (n:11) were evaluated as mild, 60.5% (n:26) were moderate and 14% (n:6) were severe. The mean ferritin level was significantly lower in the patient group. The mean score of inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity in the patient group to be significantly higher than the control. The mathematics and science course mean grades were significantly lower in the patient group than the controls (66.7±17.7 vs 74.2±11.7). ESS scores were found to be significantly higher in the patient group. In this study, RLS has been found associated with ADHD and iron deficiency, similar to previous studies. There are not many studies on the effects of RLS in children on daily life and this study has objectively shown that RLS reduces patients' school achievement

Restless Legs Syndrome among Patients Receiving Antipsychotic and AntiDepressant drugs

QJM ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 114 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasser Abdel Razek Elsayed ◽  
Hanan Hany Elrassas ◽  
Mahmoud Hassan Ali Morsy ◽  
Mostafa Mohamed Shady
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Family History ◽  
Restless Legs Syndrome ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Psychiatric Patients ◽  
Antidepressant Drugs ◽  
Protective Role ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Arabic Version ◽  
Restless Legs

Abstract Background Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is an annoying problem, has a noticeable impact on all perspective of the life. RLS attract spots to its discussion as it became a challenge in all societies. Also, antipsychotic (AP) and antidepressant drugs (AD) is well known as a cause of RLS, But RLS occurrence and its prevalence among psychiatric patients who receive the antipsychotic and antidepressant drugs is un known in Egypt. Aim of the Study To estimate rate of Restless legs Syndrome among psychiatric patients who receive Antidepressant & Antipsychotic drugs. And to assess severity of RLS if detected in those patients Subjects and Methods A descriptive cross-sectional, case control comparative observational study, included two hundred Patients who received AP and AD for more than one month and one hundreds of volunteers as a control group from Psychiatry department, Ain Shams University Hospitals and Al- Abbassyia Mental Hospital in Cairo, Egypt, in the period between October 2018 and April 2019, Using validated Arabic version of Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV (SCID-I), four items questionnaire that was recommended by International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group (IRLSSG) Arabic version for RLS diagnosis and validated Arabic version of Restless Legs Syndrome Rating Scale (IRLS). Results Eighty-three (41.5%) of patient group who received AP & AD and fifteen (15%) individual of control group met the diagnostic criteria of RLS. There was high statistically significance between the two groups regarding RLS occurrence (P = 0.000). Severity fluctuated in patients’ group between moderate and sever (69.9 % & 30.1%) respectively, while in control group it fluctuated between mild and moderate (40 % & 60%) respectively with high statistically significance between the two groups regarding RLS severity (P = 0.000). Family history and smoking are a risk factors for developing RLS as (OR = 2.705) & (OR = 6.390) respectively. While Trazadone and Haloperidol had a protective role against RLS (OR = 0.393 & 0.415) respectively. Conclusion RLS occurrence was higher in patients who received AP and AD drugs and its severity was more fluctuant among those patients, antipsychotic and antidepressant can induce RLS or worse it in patients who had past history of RLS before receiving the medications. Smoking and family history were risk factors for developing or worsening of RLS in our study. Both Haloperidol and Trazadone drugs in our study had protective role against RLS.

scholarly journals Severity and frequency of restless legs syndrome in patients with familial Mediterranean fever

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 1340-1346
Author(s):  
Samet Yılmaz ◽  
Burhanettin Çiğdem ◽  
Şeyda Figül Gökçe ◽  
Sevil Ceyhan-Doğan ◽  
Hatice Balaban
Keyword(s):  
Familial Mediterranean Fever ◽  
Restless Legs Syndrome ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Inflammatory Diseases ◽  
Normal Population ◽  
Motor Disorder ◽  
Restless Legs ◽  
Mediterranean Fever ◽  
The Mean

Objective: Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a common sensory motor disorder. RLS an urge to move the extremities that may be accompanied by dysesthesias, and significantly affects quality of life of affected patients. The frequency of RLS is higher in different systemic inflammatory diseases. Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is an inherited inflammatory disease characterized by attacks of polyserositis, arthritis, and fever. The prevalence of RLS in patients with FMF is unknown. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence rate of RLS in a sample of patients with FMF and compare this prevalence with that of a matched normal population. Method: A total of 60 patients with FMF and 60 healthy controls were studied. All participants underwent a neurological examination. Diagnostic criteria as proposed by the International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group (IRLSSG) were used to define RLS. The IRLSSG rating scale for the severity of RLS was applied to determine the severity of symptoms. Results: The prevalence of RLS was not significantly different between patients and controls. Although the mean International Restless Legs Syndrome Rating Scale (IRLSRS) scores tended to be higher in patients compared with controls, this difference was not significant. When each item of the severity scale was compared between the two groups, significantly higher scores were found in some items of the IRLSRS in patients with FMF compared with controls. Conclusion: According to this result, RLS symptoms in patients with FMF were more frequent and lasted longer than those in controls.

Restless Legs Syndrome in Aircrew

2019 ◽  
Vol 90 (11) ◽  
pp. 934-937
Author(s):  
Ozge Arici Düz ◽  
Nesrin Helvaci Yilmaz ◽  
Oktay Olmuscelik
Keyword(s):  
High Altitude ◽  
Restless Legs Syndrome ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Coffee Consumption ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Flight Duration ◽  
Restless Legs ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
History Of

INTRODUCTION: Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is characterized by an uncomfortable sensation on the legs, which causes the urge to move the legs. The main cause is unknown but there are many risk factors, including geographical properties and high altitude. Our objective was to explore the frequency of RLS in aircrew.METHODS: There were 301 Turkish aircrew who were admitted to Istanbul Medipol University Hospital Neurology Department for periodic examinations and 272 healthy (non-aircrew) subjects included in the study. The International RLS Study Group's Questionnaire and the International RLS Study Group Rating Scale (IRLSSGRS) were used to evaluate RLS. The participants filled the RLS questionnaire and then both groups were divided into two subgroups as having RLS or not. The subjects years in the profession, average flight duration in a month, daily sleep duration, smoking, and coffee consumption were recorded. None of the subjects had previously been diagnosed with RLS.RESULTS: The frequency of RLS was 6.7% in the aircrew group and 7.9% in the control group, and there was no significant difference between the two groups. Age, gender, daily duration of sleep, smoking, coffee consumption, family history of RLS, being a pilot or a flight attendant, years in profession, and monthly flight hours were similar in aircrew with and without RLS.DISCUSSION: The RLS frequency in aircrew was similar to that of the control group. We can conclude flying at high altitude wasnt a risk factor for RLS.Düz OA, Yilmaz NH, Olmuscelik O. Restless legs syndrome in aircrew. Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2019; 90(11):934937.

scholarly journals Restless legs syndrome and quality of life in pregnant women

2019 ◽  
Vol 65 (5) ◽  
pp. 618-624
Author(s):  
Pınar Akbaş ◽  
Şengül Yaman Sözbir
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Restless Legs Syndrome ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Restless Legs ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Mean

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: In this study, we aimed to determine the extent of restless legs syndrome (RLS) in pregnant women and evaluate the relationship between the syndrome and quality of life. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional descriptive study. A questionnaire developed by the researcher, the Short Form 36 (SF-36) Questionnaire to measure the quality of life, the International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group (IRLSSG) Diagnostic Criteria for RLS and the Restless Legs Syndrome Rating Scale were applied to the women to collect the data. A total of 250 pregnant women were included in the study. RESULTS: The mean age of the women was 28.11 ± 5.59 years and the mean gestational time was 26.26 ± 10.72 weeks. Symptoms of RLS were seen in 46.4 % of the women. The mean for the RLS Violence Rating Score was 20.82 ± 6.61 for the women with RLS. RLS was found to be mild in 5.2 % of the women, moderate in 45.7 %, severe in 40.5 % and very severe in 8.6 %. A statistically significant effect of RLS survival on quality of life was observed. CONCLUSION: These results indicate that almost half of the pregnant women in this study experienced RLS, and about half of those with RLS experienced severe or very severe RLS. There is a significant relationship between RLS and six domains of SF-36 (physical, role limitations, pain, general health perception, energy/vitality, and mental health).

Pengaruh Latihan Kekuatan terhadap Restless Legs Syndrome Pasien Hemodialisis

1970 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anggriyana Tri Widianti ◽  
Yanti Hermayanti ◽  
Titis Kurniawan
Keyword(s):  
Restless Legs Syndrome ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Restless Legs ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Cluster Random Sampling ◽  
Scale Data

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) adalah gangguan sensorimotor yang banyak terjadi pada pasien hemodialisis (HD).Terapi farmakologi merupakan pilihan utama penanganan RLS yang justru berisiko menimbulkan efek samping.Optimalisasi fisik pasien HD melalui latihan kekuatan dinilai berpotensi efektif memperbaiki restless legs syndrome.Belum terdapat penelitian yang mengklarifikasi pengaruh latihan kekuatan terhadap RLS. Penelitian ini bertujuanuntuk mengidentifikasi pengaruh latihan kekuatan terhadap skala RLS pada pasien HD di Unit Hemodialisis di RSMargono Soekardjo dan RSUD Banyumas. Metode quasi eksperimen dengan pre-post test with control group designini menggunakan sampel sebanyak 32 pasien HD (15 pasien intervensi dan 17 pasien kontrol) dengan teknik clusterrandom sampling. Cluster random sampling dalam penelitian ini adalah penggunaan tempat penelitian sebagai kelas,yaitu satu rumah sakit untuk intervensi dan rumah sakit lainnya digunakan untuk kontrol. Latihan kekuatan padaekstremitas atas dan bawah diberikan 2 minggu sekali saat proses hemodialisis berlangsung selama 8 minggu. SkalaRLS diukur menggunakan IRLS Scale. Data yang terkumpul dianalisis menggunakan uji t tidak berpasangan. Hasilpenelitian menunjukkan bahwa tidak terdapat perbedaan antar kelompok dari usia, ureum, adekuasi, lama HD, jeniskelamin, penyakit kormobid maupun penggunaan obat. Antar kelompok memperlihatkan terdapat perbedaan nilaiTIBC (p=0,000). Skala RLS kelompok intervensi menunjukan perbaikan dengan selisih mean -1 yang menandakanpenuruan skala, adapun pada kelompok kontrol justru terlihat peningkatan kondisi RLS dengan selisih mean 1,29.Analisis antar kelompok terlihat signifikansi berbeda (p=0,035) yang menunjukkan terdapat pengaruh latihankekuatan terhadap skala RLS. Latihan kekuatan penting sebagai bagian dalam pengelolaan pasien uremik RLS.

The Relationship between Restless Legs Syndrome and Quality of Life in Patients with Myasthenia Gravis

2019 ◽  
Vol 81 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 205-208
Author(s):  
Monica F. Ataide ◽  
Carolina da Cunha-Correia ◽  
Katia C.L. Petribú
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Myasthenia Gravis ◽  
Restless Legs Syndrome ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Restless Legs ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Clinical Conditions

Background: Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is characterized for an uncomfortable sensation in legs and an irresistible desire to move them. This disorder has been more recently recognized in patients with myasthenia gravis (MG) and can interfere with the quality of life (QOL). Objectives: The aims of this study are to describe the prevalence of RLS and its severity and influence on the QOL in patients with MG. Method: This was a cross-sectional study conducted from May to June 2016 in Recife, Brazil. A sample of 42 patients was interviewed using a sociodemographic questionnaire, MG QOL questionnaire-15 and The RLS Rating Scale. Results: RLS was present in 47.6% of patients and of these 40.5% met moderate to severe RLS criteria. Patients were 45 years on average (SD ± 14.4) and women represented 57.1% of the study population. Among patients with RSL, the quality-of-life scores were worse (p = 0.010) on average. There was no association of RLS with the duration of MG, use of immunosuppressant or clinical conditions that could mimic the occurrence of RLS. Conclusion: RLS is a prevalent condition in patients with MG, and may be severe enough to negatively impact QOL.

scholarly journals Bone and heart abnormalities of subclinical hyperthyroidism in women below the age of 65 years

2008 ◽  
Vol 52 (9) ◽  
pp. 1448-1451 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro Weslley Rosario
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scale ◽  
Serum Markers ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Subclinical Hyperthyroidism ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Heart Abnormalities ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Markers Of Bone Formation ◽  
Symptoms And Signs ◽  
Symptom Rating

The objective of the present study was to evaluate bone and cardiac abnormalities and symptoms and signs of thyroid hormone excess in women with subclinical hyperthyroidism (SCH) aged < 65 years. Forty-eight women with SCH were evaluated. The control group consisted of 48 euthyroid volunteers. The mean symptom rating scale score was significantly higher in patients. Cardiac involvement, both morphological and affecting systolic and diastolic functions, was also observed in patients. Women with SCH showed a significant increase in serum markers of bone formation and resorption. In addition, bone mineral density (BMD) was lower in the femoral neck but not in the lumbar spine in patients before menopause, whereas a lower BMD was observed at both sites in postmenopausal patients. SCH is not completely asymptomatic in women aged < 65 years, and is associated with heart abnormalities and with increased bone turnover and reduced BMD even before menopause.

scholarly journals The effect of electroacupuncture on hemodialysis patients with restless legs syndrome (RLS): study protocol for a randomized crossover trial

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jia-Ming Chen ◽  
Ping-Fang Chiu ◽  
Yu-Jun Chang ◽  
Po-Chi Hsu ◽  
Chia-Chu Chang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Restless Legs Syndrome ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Severity Index ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Restless Legs ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Registration Date

Abstract Background The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of electroacupuncture (EA) in hemodialysis patients with restless leg syndrome (RLS) by heart rate variability (HRV) monitor. Methods112 subjects who were hemodialysis patients with RLS will be divided into 2 groups: experimental and control. Each subject will receive the treatment relevant to their group 2 times a week for 4 weeks. After 4 weeks of treatment the subject will enter a 2-week washout period, after which the subjects will switch groups. Measurements will include HRV recordings, International Restless Legs Syndrome Rating Scale (IRLSRS) and Insomnia Severity Index (ISI). DiscussionThis study is the first investigation to analyze the relationship between EA and the change of HRV by an objective monitor. If the findings of the current trial are positive, this study will also help support an effective, safe and cheap approach to clinical treatment of this challenging disorder, help foster improved understanding the relationship between RLS and HRV, and ultimately contribute to elucidate the mechanisms of EA. Trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04356794; registration date: April 22, 2020.

scholarly journals Comparative Effectiveness of Papaya Leaf Stew (Carica Papaya Linn) With Turmeric Acid (Curcuma Domestica Val-Tamarindus Indica) Against Primary Dysmenorrhea

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 120-127
Author(s):  
Yunita Liana
Keyword(s):  
Young Women ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Numeric Rating Scale ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Primary Dysmenorrhea ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Mean

Young women often feel primary dysmenorrhoea because the hormonal cycles experienced are not stable, this can disrupt the concentration and activity of young women. The principle of back to nature is increasingly popular today, the side effects of chemical drugs can cause new problems, it is one of the driving force of the development of traditional medicine. Papaya leaves contain Vitamin E which can reduce dysmenorrhea. In addition, turmeric acids also contain curcumine and anthocyanins that inhibit cyclooxygenase, thereby reducing the occurrence of inflammation during uterine contractions. The aim of this research is to know the effectiveness of papaya leaf stew with acidic turmeric to primary dysmenorrhea. Type of Research is an experimental study with a Pretest-Posttest Control Group Design design. The sample is 30 people. The research was conducted on December 27, 2017 s.d February 24, 2018 at SMP Negeri 46 Palembang. Instrument to measure pain Numeric Rating Scale. The statistical test used by Wilcoxon and Mann Whitney U. Average score of pain before papaya leaves stem 5.40 ± 0.73 while the mean score of pain after given turmeric acid 5.33 ± 0.61 The mean score of pain after being given papaya leaves stew 3.60 ± 0.91 while the mean score of pain after given turmeric acid 4.06 ± 0.79. There was a difference of mean score of dysmenorrhea pain before and after given papaya leaf stem p value = 0.000. There is difference of mean score of dysmenorrhea pain before and after given turmeric acid p value = 0,002. There was no difference of mean score of dysmenorrhea pain before and after given papaya leaf sting and turmeric acid p value = 0,217. The decoction of papaya leaf and turmeric acid have the same effectiveness in reducing primary dysmenorrhea pain.

scholarly journals Efektivitas Mendengarkan Murotal Al-Qur’an terhadap Derajat Insomnia pada Lansia di Selter Dongkelsari Sleman Yogyakarta

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
Fatma Siti Fatimah ◽  
Zulkhah Noor
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scale ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Relaxation Effect ◽  
Psychological Problem ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Paired Samples ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Traumatic Effect

<p>Merapi eruption in 2010 in Yogyakarta caused people losing their homes and triggering traumatic effect. Elderly is one of victims that vulnerable to psychological problem. The common psychological late respons due to disaster is insomnia. The impacts of insomnia are decrease the level of immunity, increase mortality and decrease quality of life, thus it needs to be solved. One of the solution is by listening murotal Al-Qur’an that will give relaxation effect. The study was aimed to know the effectiveness of listening murotal Al-Qur’an to the changing of elderly insomnia level in shelter Dongkelsari, Sleman, Yogyakarta.The design of study was a quasy experimental pre post test with control group. Technique of taking sample was probability sampling and it was found that there were 37 elderly who live in shelter Dongkelsari Sleman Yogyakarta that fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Research instrument which was used to measure insomnia level is KSPBJ questionnaire rating scale and to listen for murotal Al-Qur’an (Ar-Rahmaan) was used laptop and speaker. The duration of listening murotal Al-Qur’an was 8 days with 12 minutes for each day. Data analysis was used paired samples t test and independent samples t test. The level of insomnia for control group pre test and post test is in moderate insomnia by the mean ± SD each of them is 9.3 ± 3.7 and 10.3 ± 3.4 (p&gt;0.05) and for intervention group there was a changing from moderate insomnia to mild insomnia by the mean ± SD each of them is 10.9 ± 3.6 and 8.2 ± 4.2 (p&lt;0.05). There was a significant differences between the intervention group and control group by the mean ± SD each of them is -2.8 ± 3.0 and 0.9 ± 3.5 (p&lt;0.05). In conclusion, listening murotal Al-Qur’an was effective to reduce elderly insomnia level in shelter Dongkelsari Sleman Yogyakarta.</p>

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