Herwig Strik1,2, Werner Cassel3, Michael Teepker4, Thomas Schulte5, Jorge Riera-Knorrenschild6, Ulrich Koehler3, Ulf Seifart7. 1. Department of Neurology, Philipps-University, Marburg, Germany. 2. Department of Neurology, Klinikum, Sozialstiftung Bamberg, Bamberg, Germany. 3. Department of Internal Medicine, Pulmonology, Intensive Care and Sleep Medicine, Philipps-University, Marburg, Germany. 4. Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Philipps-University, Marburg, Germany. 5. Fachklinik onkologische Rehabilitation, Bad Oexen, Bad Oeynhausen, Germany. 6. Department of Hematology and Oncology, Philipps-University, Marburg, Germany. 7. Sonnenblick Hospital, Deutsche Rentenversicherung Hessen, Marburg, Germany.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: On the one hand, sleep disorders in cancer patients are reported in 30-50% of cancer patients. On the other hand, specific causes for these sleep disorders are little known. This study was done to evaluate factors which may affect sleep of cancer patients. To our knowledge, this is the first study which includes return to work as one factor of sleep disturbance. METHODS: 107 patients with various types of cancer treated in 2 hospitals were interviewed with a battery of questionnaires after having given informed consent. The questionnaires intended to detect abnormalities of sleep and related pain, breathing disorders, restless legs syndrome, depression, rumination, medication, and psychosocial distress. The study was approved by the ethics committee of the University of Marburg. RESULTS: The analysis of the 6 sleep-related questionnaires indicated a sleep disorder of any kind in 68% of all patients. Insomnia symptoms were present in 48 patients (44.9%). Pain, depression, anxiety, and worries about the workplace were significantly related to sleep disorders. CONCLUSION: Sleep disorders are common in cancer patients. The causes are manifold and should be considered by caregivers during diagnosis, therapy, and aftercare of cancer patients. Tumour patients should actively be asked about sleep disorders. If these are present, they should be addressed, and as they have a large impact on quality of life, treatment options should be offered in cooperation with sleep specialists.
INTRODUCTION: On the one hand, sleep disorders in cancerpatients are reported in 30-50% of cancerpatients. On the other hand, specific causes for these sleep disorders are little known. This study was done to evaluate factors which may affect sleep of cancerpatients. To our knowledge, this is the first study which includes return to work as one factor of sleep disturbance. METHODS: 107 patients with various types of cancer treated in 2 hospitals were interviewed with a battery of questionnaires after having given informed consent. The questionnaires intended to detect abnormalities of sleep and related pain, breathing disorders, restless legs syndrome, depression, rumination, medication, and psychosocial distress. The study was approved by the ethics committee of the University of Marburg. RESULTS: The analysis of the 6 sleep-related questionnaires indicated a sleep disorder of any kind in 68% of all patients. Insomnia symptoms were present in 48 patients (44.9%). Pain, depression, anxiety, and worries about the workplace were significantly related to sleep disorders. CONCLUSION:Sleep disorders are common in cancerpatients. The causes are manifold and should be considered by caregivers during diagnosis, therapy, and aftercare of cancerpatients. Tumour patients should actively be asked about sleep disorders. If these are present, they should be addressed, and as they have a large impact on quality of life, treatment options should be offered in cooperation with sleep specialists.
Authors: Norah Abdullah Madkhali; AbdulRahman Ameri; Zakariya Yaqoob Al-Naamani; Mohammed Abdullah Madkhali; Bushra Alshammari; Mohammed Abdullah ALMeqbali Journal: Curr Psychol Date: 2022-07-21