1
|
Mizuno S, Shimane T, Inoura S, Matsumoto T. Psychosocial characteristics of the general population who habitually use hypnotics: Results from a national survey on drug use among the Japanese. PCN REPORTS : PSYCHIATRY AND CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES 2024; 3:e208. [PMID: 38988881 PMCID: PMC11233408 DOI: 10.1002/pcn5.208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2024] [Revised: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]
Abstract
Aim The aim of this study was to examine the characteristics of habitual hypnotic users in Japan. Methods This nationwide, cross-sectional survey used self-administered questionnaires. Data were collected from four national surveys conducted every 2 years between 2015 and 2021. The participants were Japanese individuals who had taken prescription hypnotics in the past year or had never taken them. We divided 13,396 participants into three groups to compare the social background and status of taking medication and controlled drugs, drinking, and smoking among the three groups: people who use hypnotics habitually daily (habitual hypnotic users [HUs]), people who use them only occasionally (occasional hypnotic users [OUs]), and people who do not use them (hypnotic non-users [NUs]). We compared the perception of using hypnotics between the HU and OU groups. Results HUs were more likely to be older, unemployed, and to habitually use anxiolytics and analgesics than NUs. The main reasons for taking anxiolytics in HUs were alleviating insomnia and reducing anxiety, whereas the main reason for taking analgesics was improving joint pain. Additionally, the HU group had a higher proportion of habitual smokers than the OU group. There was no difference in drinking status or taking of controlled drugs among the three groups. HUs were more likely to use hypnotics and to have concerns about their side-effects than OUs. Conclusion HUs were more likely to be unemployed, habitually use anxiolytics and analgesics, smoke heavily, and take hypnotic drugs with concerns regarding side-effects. These results may help encourage the appropriate use of hypnotics.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Satomi Mizuno
- Department of Drug Dependence ResearchNational Institute of Mental HealthKodairaJapan
- Department of Forensic Medicine, Graduate School of MedicineThe University of TokyoTokyoJapan
| | - Takuya Shimane
- Department of Drug Dependence ResearchNational Institute of Mental HealthKodairaJapan
| | - Satoshi Inoura
- Department of Drug Dependence ResearchNational Institute of Mental HealthKodairaJapan
| | - Toshihiko Matsumoto
- Department of Drug Dependence ResearchNational Institute of Mental HealthKodairaJapan
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Zambelli Z, Halstead EJ, Fidalgo AR, Mangar S, Dimitriou D. Telehealth delivery of adapted CBT-I for insomnia in chronic pain patients: a single arm feasibility study. Front Psychol 2024; 14:1266368. [PMID: 38274683 PMCID: PMC10808483 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1266368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
Abstract
Objectives A large proportion of individuals with chronic pain experience insomnia-related symptoms which can be persistent in nature, and negatively impact one's quality of life. This single arm trial aimed to investigate the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of CBT-I, adapted for people with chronic musculoskeletal pain, delivered via telehealth. Methods We conducted a single arm feasibility trial in which 10 adult women (M age = 50.76 years, SD = 8.03 years) with self-reported insomnia and a diagnosed chronic musculoskeletal chronic pain received six CBT-I individual treatment sessions over 6-10 weeks. Treatment was delivered via telehealth. Participants completed weekly sleep diaries, and self-reported measures of insomnia, pain, anxiety and depression pre-treatment, post-treatment, and one-month follow-up. Results The trial yielded, high levels of compliance with intervention protocols, and affirmative feedback on satisfaction which demonstrated feasibility. The enrolment rate into the study was 37% (27 participants screened, 10 participants enrolled). The intervention was associated with statistically and clinically meaningful improvements in self-reported insomnia severity. There were statistically significant improvements in sleep efficiency, wake after sleep onset, sleep onset latency, anxiety and depression. Conclusion Adapted CBT-I delivered via telehealth may be a feasible, acceptable, and efficacious therapeutic approach for individuals with co-existent sleep and chronic pain. Future trials should adopt a randomized design against usual care.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zoe Zambelli
- Sleep Education and Research Laboratory, Psychology and Human Development, UCL-Institute of Education, London, United Kingdom
| | - Elizabeth J. Halstead
- Sleep Education and Research Laboratory, Psychology and Human Development, UCL-Institute of Education, London, United Kingdom
| | | | - Stephen Mangar
- Department of Clinical Oncology, Charing Cross Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom
| | - Dagmara Dimitriou
- Sleep Education and Research Laboratory, Psychology and Human Development, UCL-Institute of Education, London, United Kingdom
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Hamed Hamed D, Struyf F, Pruimboom L, Navarro-Ledesma S. Efficacy of combined strategies of physical activity, diet and sleep disorders as treatment in patients with chronic shoulder pain. A systematic review. Front Physiol 2023; 14:1221807. [PMID: 37731546 PMCID: PMC10507353 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1221807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/22/2023] Open
Abstract
Introduction: The objective of this systematic review was to analyze the existing scientific evidence on the influence of dietary strategies, exercise, and sleep disorders on the symptomatology of patients with chronic shoulder pain, as well as to assess the methodological quality of the literature collected. Methods: The selection criteria were as follows: we included randomized controlled clinical trials written in English that investigated the effects of such interventions in patients with chronic shoulder pain and excluded studies where pre-operative rehabilitation or rehabilitation combined with corticosteroid injections was performed. We searched six databases Pubmed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CINAHL, Sportdiscus and Scopus, using the keywords "shoulder pain," "fasting," "physical therapy modalities," "rehabilitation," "exercise," "circadian clocks," and "chronic pain" to select randomized controlled clinical trials conducted in humans and written in English. The last search was conducted on 24/01/2023. (PROSPERO:CRD42023379925). Results: We used the tool proposed by the Cochrane Handbook to assess the risk of bias in the included studies of the 17 studies included, nine had a high risk of bias, two studies had an unclear risk of bias, and the remaining six studies had a low risk of bias. A total of 17 articles were selected, including 10 studies that showed a positive influences of exercise on chronic shoulder pain and five studies that showed a negative influence of sleep disorders on this patient profile. The remaining two articles analyzed the influence of nutritional strategies and metabolic problems in patients with chronic shoulder pain. The total sample size of the 17 included articles amounted to 9,991 individuals. Discussion: Studies confirm that exercise generates a hypoalgesic effect that improves chronic shoulder pain, functionality, and quality of life. Although dietary strategies and sleep disorders are known to influence chronic shoulder pain, there is a lack of studies that conduct interventions on these problems to assess how chronic shoulder pain varies.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Dina Hamed Hamed
- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada, Melilla, Spain
| | - Filip Struyf
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Melilla, Spain
| | - Leo Pruimboom
- University Chair in Clinical Psychoneuroimmunology (University of Granada and PNI Europe), Melilla, Spain
- PNI Europe, The Hague, Netherlands
| | - Santiago Navarro-Ledesma
- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada, Melilla, Spain
- University Chair in Clinical Psychoneuroimmunology (University of Granada and PNI Europe), Melilla, Spain
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Duo L, Yu X, Hu R, Duan X, Zhou J, Wang K. Sleep disorders in chronic pain and its neurochemical mechanisms: a narrative review. Front Psychiatry 2023; 14:1157790. [PMID: 37324825 PMCID: PMC10267346 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1157790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023] Open
Abstract
Chronic pain (CP) is a prevalent problem, and more than half of patients with CP have sleep disorders. CP comorbidity with sleep disorders imposes immense suffering and seriously affects the patient's quality of life, which is a challenging issue encountered by clinicians. Although the reciprocal interactions between pain and sleep have been studied to some degree, there is still a lack of awareness and comprehensive description of CP comorbidity with sleep disorders. In this narrative review article, we summarize the current knowledge about the present estimates of the prevalence of comorbid sleep disorders in CP patients, sleep detection methods, sleep characterization in CP, and the effect of sleep disorders on CP and current therapies. We also summarize current knowledge of the neurochemical mechanisms of CP comorbidity with sleep disorders. In conclusion, insufficient attention has been paid to the role of sleep disorders in CP patients, and CP patients should be screened for sleep disorders in the clinic. Special attention should be given to a possible risk of drug-drug interaction when using two types of drugs targeting pain and sleep simultaneously. The current insight into the neurobiological mechanisms underlying CP comorbidity with sleep disorders is still rather limited.
Collapse
|
5
|
Wu H, Su W, Huang S, Xiao Y, Lu L. Correlation Between Pre-Operative Sleep Disturbance and Post-Operative Pain in Patients With Rotator Cuff Tear. Front Integr Neurosci 2022; 16:942513. [PMID: 35813566 PMCID: PMC9256931 DOI: 10.3389/fnint.2022.942513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
Abstract
Objectives This study aims to investigate the relationship between preoperative sleep disturbance and postoperative pain in patients with a rotator cuff tear, and to provide a theoretical basis for taking corresponding interventions to alleviate postoperative pain in patients with rotator cuff tear. Methods A total of 87 patients, who had undergone shoulder arthroscopy due to rotator cuff injury in Hunan Provincial People‘s Hospital from January to October 2021, were selected as the research subjects. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was used to evaluate the sleep quality of patients with rotator cuff tears. All patients were divided into the low sleep quality group (PSQI score >7 points, n = 61) and the high sleep quality group (PSQI score ≤7 points, n = 26). Postoperative pain was assessed by using the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS). General clinical data of the patients were collected 1 day, 2 days, and 1 month after surgery. Univariate and multivariate analyses of influencing factors were performed in patients with moderate or above pain at 1 month after surgery. Results The score of postoperative pain of patients in the high sleep quality group was significantly lower than that of patients in the low sleep quality group (P < 0.05). A total of 35 patients (40.2%) had moderate or above pain 1 month after surgery, including 5 patients (19.2%) in the high sleep quality group and 30 patients (49.2%) in the low sleep quality group. The incidence rate of the low sleep quality group was significantly higher than that of the high sleep quality group (P = 0.009). After controlling confounding factors, preoperative sleep disturbance of patients was still independently associated with the occurrence of moderate or above pain 1 month after surgery (OR = 3.794, 95% CI: 1.261–11.409, P = 0.018). Conclusion Preoperative sleep disturbance can increase the risk of postoperatively moderate or above pain threshold in patients with rotator cuff tear. Paying more attention to and actively improving preoperative sleep disturbance can effectively promote postoperative pain management in patients with rotator cuff tears.
Collapse
|
6
|
Locihová H, Axmann K. Comparing the CAM-ICU and ICDSC for assessing delirium in non-intubated intensive care patients. CENTRAL EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY 2022. [DOI: 10.15452/cejnm.2021.12.0033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
|
7
|
Zambelli Z, Jakobsson CE, Threadgold L, Fidalgo AR, Halstead EJ, Dimitriou D. Exploring the feasibility and acceptability of a sleep wearable headband among a community sample of chronic pain individuals: An at-home observational study. Digit Health 2022; 8:20552076221097504. [PMID: 35574578 PMCID: PMC9102155 DOI: 10.1177/20552076221097504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2022] [Revised: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Chronic pain conditions affect up to one third of the adult population in the United Kingdom. Sleep problems are prevalent and negatively impact quality of life. Lack of standardised tools for routine screening and assessment of sleep changes have been a barrier for sleep management. Novel sleep wearables offer an exciting and accessible way to measure sleep but have not been tested outside of the consumer-led landscape and are not commonly used in research and clinical settings. Aims The study aimed to explore the feasibility and acceptability of a sleep monitoring headband (Dreem 2) utilising EEG technology and accompanying smartphone application among a cohort of adults with chronic pain. Results Twenty-one adults (81% women) completed a one-week home sleep study using a sleep headband and accompanying app. Ninety per cent of participants met the pre-defined requirement of two-night's sleep recording. All participants recorded one night of sleep data via the sleep headband. The majority (76%) of participants were satisfied with the sleep study, and 86% of participants were willing to wear the headband longer than the 2-night minimum requirement. Finally, 76% reported the headband as 'somewhat' or 'extremely' comfortable whist awake; 57% rated the headband as comfortable during sleep. Conclusion The Dreem 2 headband appears to be a feasible and acceptable means of collecting sleep measurements among individuals with chronic pain, despite common sleep disturbances. These devices may have utility for screening, assessment and monitoring in research and practice. Further research is needed to provide guidelines and training for integration.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zoe Zambelli
- Sleep Education and Research Laboratory, Psychology and Human Development, UCL-Institute of Education, London, WC1H 0AA, UK
| | - Cecilia E. Jakobsson
- Sleep Education and Research Laboratory, Psychology and Human Development, UCL-Institute of Education, London, WC1H 0AA, UK
| | - Laura Threadgold
- Sleep Education and Research Laboratory, Psychology and Human Development, UCL-Institute of Education, London, WC1H 0AA, UK
| | | | - Elizabeth J. Halstead
- Sleep Education and Research Laboratory, Psychology and Human Development, UCL-Institute of Education, London, WC1H 0AA, UK
| | - Dagmara Dimitriou
- Sleep Education and Research Laboratory, Psychology and Human Development, UCL-Institute of Education, London, WC1H 0AA, UK
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Van Looveren E, Bilterys T, Munneke W, Cagnie B, Ickmans K, Mairesse O, Malfliet A, De Baets L, Nijs J, Goubert D, Danneels L, Moens M, Meeus M. The Association between Sleep and Chronic Spinal Pain: A Systematic Review from the Last Decade. J Clin Med 2021; 10:3836. [PMID: 34501283 PMCID: PMC8432009 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10173836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Revised: 08/20/2021] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Chronic spinal pain, including both neck and low back pain, is a common disabling disorder in which sleep problems are frequently reported as a comorbidity. The complex processes of both sleep and chronic pain seem to have overlapping mechanisms, which may explain their often established bidirectional relationship. This systematic review aims to investigate the assumed association between sleep and chronic spinal pain by providing an overview of the literature from the last decade. Eligible studies were obtained by searching four databases (PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and PsycARTICLES). Articles were found relevant if they included a human adult population and investigated the possible association between sleep parameters and chronic spinal pain. Only studies published after January 2009 were included, as this review aimed to provide an update of a previous literature overview on this topic. The quality of the studies was assessed by risk of bias and level of evidence. A total of twenty-seven studies (6 cohort, 5 case-control, and 16 cross-sectional studies) were included in this systematic review. The methodological quality of these studies was low to moderate. The majority of studies reported weak to moderate evidence for an association between sleep parameters and chronic spinal pain, with more severe pain accompanied by more disturbed sleep. Addressing frequently reported sleep problems in chronic spinal pain patients therefore appears to be a necessary complement to pain management to achieve optimal treatment outcomes.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Eveline Van Looveren
- Spine, Head and Pain Research Unit Ghent, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium; (T.B.); (B.C.); (L.D.); (M.M.)
- Pain in Motion Research Group (PAIN), Department of Physiotherapy, Human Physiology and Anatomy, Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, 1090 Brussels, Belgium; (W.M.); (K.I.); (A.M.); (L.D.B.); (J.N.)
- Pain in Motion International Research Group, 1090 Brussels, Belgium;
| | - Thomas Bilterys
- Spine, Head and Pain Research Unit Ghent, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium; (T.B.); (B.C.); (L.D.); (M.M.)
- Pain in Motion Research Group (PAIN), Department of Physiotherapy, Human Physiology and Anatomy, Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, 1090 Brussels, Belgium; (W.M.); (K.I.); (A.M.); (L.D.B.); (J.N.)
- Pain in Motion International Research Group, 1090 Brussels, Belgium;
| | - Wouter Munneke
- Pain in Motion Research Group (PAIN), Department of Physiotherapy, Human Physiology and Anatomy, Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, 1090 Brussels, Belgium; (W.M.); (K.I.); (A.M.); (L.D.B.); (J.N.)
| | - Barbara Cagnie
- Spine, Head and Pain Research Unit Ghent, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium; (T.B.); (B.C.); (L.D.); (M.M.)
| | - Kelly Ickmans
- Pain in Motion Research Group (PAIN), Department of Physiotherapy, Human Physiology and Anatomy, Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, 1090 Brussels, Belgium; (W.M.); (K.I.); (A.M.); (L.D.B.); (J.N.)
- Pain in Motion International Research Group, 1090 Brussels, Belgium;
- Research Foundation—Flanders (FWO), 1000 Brussels, Belgium
| | - Olivier Mairesse
- Sleep Laboratory and Unit for Chronobiology U78, Brugmann University Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles—Vrije Universiteit Brussel, 1020 Brussels, Belgium;
- Brain, Body and Cognition, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
| | - Anneleen Malfliet
- Pain in Motion Research Group (PAIN), Department of Physiotherapy, Human Physiology and Anatomy, Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, 1090 Brussels, Belgium; (W.M.); (K.I.); (A.M.); (L.D.B.); (J.N.)
- Pain in Motion International Research Group, 1090 Brussels, Belgium;
- Research Foundation—Flanders (FWO), 1000 Brussels, Belgium
- Department of Physical Medicine and Physiotherapy, University Hospital Brussels, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
| | - Liesbet De Baets
- Pain in Motion Research Group (PAIN), Department of Physiotherapy, Human Physiology and Anatomy, Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, 1090 Brussels, Belgium; (W.M.); (K.I.); (A.M.); (L.D.B.); (J.N.)
- Pain in Motion International Research Group, 1090 Brussels, Belgium;
| | - Jo Nijs
- Pain in Motion Research Group (PAIN), Department of Physiotherapy, Human Physiology and Anatomy, Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, 1090 Brussels, Belgium; (W.M.); (K.I.); (A.M.); (L.D.B.); (J.N.)
- Pain in Motion International Research Group, 1090 Brussels, Belgium;
- Department of Physical Medicine and Physiotherapy, University Hospital Brussels, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
- Unit of Physiotherapy, Department of Health and Rehabilitation, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, 405 30 Gothenburg, Sweden
- University of Gothenburg Center for Person-Centred Care (GPCC), Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, 405 30 Gothenburg, Sweden
| | - Dorien Goubert
- Pain in Motion International Research Group, 1090 Brussels, Belgium;
| | - Lieven Danneels
- Spine, Head and Pain Research Unit Ghent, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium; (T.B.); (B.C.); (L.D.); (M.M.)
| | - Maarten Moens
- Department of Neurosurgery and Radiology, University Hospital, 1090 Brussels, Belgium;
- Department of Manual Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
| | - Mira Meeus
- Spine, Head and Pain Research Unit Ghent, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium; (T.B.); (B.C.); (L.D.); (M.M.)
- Pain in Motion International Research Group, 1090 Brussels, Belgium;
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy (MOVANT), Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, 2610 Antwerp, Belgium
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Mc Carthy CE. Sleep Disturbance, Sleep Disorders and Co-Morbidities in the Care of the Older Person. Med Sci (Basel) 2021; 9:medsci9020031. [PMID: 34063838 PMCID: PMC8162526 DOI: 10.3390/medsci9020031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2021] [Revised: 05/17/2021] [Accepted: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
Abstract
Sleep complaints can be both common and complex in the older patient. Their consideration is an important aspect of holistic care, and may have an impact on quality of life, mortality, falls and disease risk. Sleep assessment should form part of the comprehensive geriatric assessment. If sleep disturbance is brought to light, consideration of sleep disorders, co-morbidity and medication management should form part of a multifaceted approach. Appreciation of the bi-directional relationship and complex interplay between co-morbidity and sleep in older patients is an important element of patient care. This article provides a brief overview of sleep disturbance and sleep disorders in older patients, in addition to their association with specific co-morbidities including depression, heart failure, respiratory disorders, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, nocturia, pain, Parkinson's disease, dementia, polypharmacy and falls. A potential systematic multidomain approach to assessment and management is outlined, with an emphasis on non-pharmacological treatment where possible.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Christine E. Mc Carthy
- Department of Geriatric Medicine, University Hospital Galway, Galway, Ireland;
- HRB-Clinical Research Facility, National University of Ireland, Galway, Co., Galway, Ireland
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Vellucci R, De Rosa G, Piraccini E. Pain reduction induced by tapentadol in patients with musculoskeletal chronic pain fosters better sleep quality. Drugs Context 2021; 10:dic-2020-12-9. [PMID: 33953781 PMCID: PMC8060026 DOI: 10.7573/dic.2020-12-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2020] [Accepted: 03/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Poor sleep may predict the increase and intensification of pain over time with increased insomnia symptoms being both a predictor and an indicator of worse pain outcomes and physical functioning status over time. However, the impact of different analgesic therapies on quality of life, functional recovery and sleep has been poorly assessed to date, whereas these evaluations may greatly help clinicians in the selection of treatment when dealing with patients with chronic pain (CP). Methods To explore whether tapentadol-induced pain relief may drive improved sleep quality, we carried out a pooled analysis of real-world data collected from 487 patients with CP (mean age, 68.3 years; 57.7% women) suffering from a wide range of chronic musculoskeletal pain conditions and treated with tapentadol. Results Following tapentadol treatment, patients experienced an 80% reduction in the frequency of very disturbed sleep as well as a 50% reduction in the predominant sleep complaint reported by patients with CP - that is, nocturnal awakenings. A significantly greater proportion of patients reported good/restful sleep at the end of the study period compared to baseline (72.4% versus 25.3%; p<0.01). This benefit was observed regardless of the clinical setting, treatment duration, posology or patient age and was associated with a higher proportion of patients reporting an improved global health status and good tolerability. Conclusion The reduction in pain intensity provided by tapentadol fosters sleep quality and favours a better quality of life. Therefore, our findings provide the rationale for addressing sleep quality as a relevant outcome, complementary to pain relief in CP management.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Renato Vellucci
- University of Florence, Pain and Palliative Care Clinic, University Hospital of Careggi, Florence, Italy
| | | | - Emanuele Piraccini
- Anesthesia, Intensive Care Nord and Pain Management Unit, Bellaria Hospital, Bologna, Italy
| |
Collapse
|