D Upton1, A Andrews. 1. University of Worcester, UK. d.upton@worc.ac.uk
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the incidence of sleep disruption in people with chronic leg ulcers and to explore which factors may contribute to sleep problems. METHOD: A questionnaire survey was completed by a convenience sample of 52 leg ulcer patients attending community-based Leg Clubs in England and Wales. The questionnaire assessed wound pain, quality of sleep, factors contributing to sleep disruption and general health. RESULTS: Sixty-nine per cent (n=36) of leg ulcer patients reported sleep disruption, with 88% stating that they wake at least once during the night. General wound pain was the most frequently-cited cause (58%), while pain associated with treatment affected the sleep of 38% of respondents. Additionally, nearly a third (n=14) expressed that worrying about their wound impacted on their sleep. A significant correlation was found between wound pain and sleep disruption. CONCLUSION: The findings suggest that the majority of leg ulcer patients suffer sleep disruption, either as a direct consequence of wound pain or due to treatment-related or psychological issues associated with the wound. This has important implications for patient quality of life and also for the healing process; therefore, assessment and management of sleep problems in leg ulcer patients is essential. DECLARATION OF INTEREST: This study was supported by a financial grant from Mölnlycke Health Care. The authors have no commercial or social conflicts of interest with respect to the article or its content.
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the incidence of sleep disruption in people with chronic leg ulcers and to explore which factors may contribute to sleep problems. METHOD: A questionnaire survey was completed by a convenience sample of 52 leg ulcerpatients attending community-based Leg Clubs in England and Wales. The questionnaire assessed wound pain, quality of sleep, factors contributing to sleep disruption and general health. RESULTS: Sixty-nine per cent (n=36) of leg ulcerpatients reported sleep disruption, with 88% stating that they wake at least once during the night. General wound pain was the most frequently-cited cause (58%), while pain associated with treatment affected the sleep of 38% of respondents. Additionally, nearly a third (n=14) expressed that worrying about their wound impacted on their sleep. A significant correlation was found between wound pain and sleep disruption. CONCLUSION: The findings suggest that the majority of leg ulcerpatients suffer sleep disruption, either as a direct consequence of wound pain or due to treatment-related or psychological issues associated with the wound. This has important implications for patient quality of life and also for the healing process; therefore, assessment and management of sleep problems in leg ulcerpatients is essential. DECLARATION OF INTEREST: This study was supported by a financial grant from Mölnlycke Health Care. The authors have no commercial or social conflicts of interest with respect to the article or its content.
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