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Prevalence of sleep problems in individuals with multiple sclerosis

AM Bamer

Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA adigiaco{at}u.washington.edu

KL Johnson

Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA

D Amtmann

Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA

GH Kraft

Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA

Background

Sleep disturbance in multiple sclerosis has received little research attention despite the potential influence it may have on disease impact.

Objective

To estimate the prevalence of sleep disorders in a large community sample of individuals with multiple sclerosis.

Methods

A cross-sectional self-report survey of 1063 persons with multiple sclerosis. Sleep was assessed using the Women's Health Initiative Insomnia Rating Scale and Medical Outcomes Study Sleep measure.

Results

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.

Conclusion

Sleep disturbance should routinely be evaluated in patients with multiple sclerosis and new interventions developed.

Key Words: insomnia • medical outcomes study sleep measure • multiple sclerosis • sleep adequacy • sleep disturbance • women's health initiative insomnia rating scale

This version was published on September 1, 2008

Multiple Sclerosis, Vol. 14, No. 8, 1127-1130 (2008)
DOI: 10.1177/1352458508092807
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