Sleep problems in people with MS are prevalent
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Medical Update Memo
August 13, 2008
Summary
Researchers from the University of Washington
in Seattle report on the presence of sleep
disorders among people with MS, finding them
to be more frequent than in the general population.
Mult Scler. 2008 Jul 16. [Epub ahead of print]
Details
Sleep disturbance in multiple sclerosis has
received little research attention despite
the potential influence it may have on disease
impact and overall quality of life. The objective
of the study was to estimate the prevalence
of sleep disorders in a large community sample
of individuals with multiple sclerosis. A cross-sectional
self-report survey of 1063 persons with multiple
sclerosis was used. . Sleep was assessed using
the Women's Health Initiative Insomnia Rating
Scale and Medical Outcomes Study Sleep measure.
The prevalence of sleep problems in multiple sclerosis is significantly higher
than in the general population or other chronic diseases and may affect women
with multiple sclerosis more than men.
Sleep disturbance should routinely be evaluated in patients with multiple sclerosis
and new interventions developed.
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