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Jangnin R, Ritruangroj W, Kittisupkajorn S, Sukeiam P, Inchai J, Maneeton B, Maneetorn N, Chaiard J, Theerakittikul T. Long-COVID Prevalence and Its Association with Health Outcomes in the Post-Vaccine and Antiviral-Availability Era. J Clin Med 2024; 13:1208. [PMID: 38592016 PMCID: PMC10931928 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13051208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2024] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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Background and Objectives: After recovering from COVID-19, patients may experience persistent symptoms, known as post-COVID-19 syndrome or long COVID, which include a range of continuing health problems. This research explores the prevalence, associated factors, and overall health outcomes of long COVID during a period of extensive vaccination and antiviral treatment availability in Thailand. Materials and Methods: This observational study involved 390 adult patients with COVID-19 between January and March 2022. Beginning three months after their diagnosis, these patients were interviewed via telephone every three months for a period of one year. The data collection process included gathering demographic information and administering a standardized questionnaire that addressed the patients' physical condition following COVID-19, their mental health, sleep disturbances, and overall quality of life. Results: The cohort consisted of 390 participants, with an average age of 31.8 ± 13.6. Among them, 96.7% (n = 377) were vaccinated, and 98.2% (n = 383) underwent antiviral treatment. Long-COVID prevalence was observed at 77.7%, with the most frequently reported symptoms being fatigue (64.1%) and cough (43.9%). Regarding mental health, depression was reported by 8.2% of the participants, anxiety by 4.1%, and poor sleep quality by 33.3%. Advanced statistical analysis using multivariable logistic regression showed significant links between long-COVID symptoms and patients aged below 60 (p = 0.042), as well as the initial symptom of cough (p = 0.045). In the subset of long-COVID sufferers, there was a notable correlation in females with symptoms such as headaches (p = 0.001), dizziness (p = 0.007), and brain fog (p = 0.013). Conclusions: Despite the extensive distribution of vaccines and antiviral therapies, the prevalence of long COVID remains high, being associated particularly with individuals under 60 and those exhibiting a cough as an early symptom. The study further reveals that mental health issues related to long COVID are profound, going beyond the scope of physical symptomatology.
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- Ramida Jangnin
- Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; (R.J.); (W.R.); (S.K.); (P.S.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; (R.J.); (W.R.); (S.K.); (P.S.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; (R.J.); (W.R.); (S.K.); (P.S.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; (R.J.); (W.R.); (S.K.); (P.S.)
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Allergy, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand;
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; (B.M.); (N.M.)
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; (B.M.); (N.M.)
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- Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand;
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Allergy, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand;
- Sleep Disorder Center, Center for Medical Excellence, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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Niamhom P, Wonghongkul T, Chaiard J, Srirat C. Factors influencing resilience in patients with advanced cancer: A cross-sectional study. Belitung Nurs J 2023; 9:227-235. [PMID: 37492753 PMCID: PMC10363975 DOI: 10.33546/bnj.2553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2023] [Revised: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/27/2023] Open
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Background Advanced cancer and its treatments lead to various detrimental impacts on patients. Resilience is an important ability to adapt to such adversity, but there is limited information about its influencing factors, specifically in patients with advanced cancer. Objective This study aimed to examine the influence of social support, depression, anxiety, hope, optimism, spiritual well-being, religious belief, and hardiness on resilience among adults with advanced cancer. Methods This cross-sectional research used multi-stage sampling to select 288 participants from a university hospital and three tertiary hospitals in northern Thailand. Data were collected using a demographic data collection form, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), the Thai version of the Social Support Questionnaire (SSQ), the Herth Hope Index (HHI), Life Orientation Test-Revised (LOT-R), Buddhist Belief Questionnaire, Health-Related Hardiness Scale (HRHS), and Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), from February 2021 to February 2022. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and regression analysis. Results Depression (r = -0.47, p <0.01) and anxiety (r = -0.39, p <0.01) had a significant negative relationship with resilience. Spiritual well-being (r = 0.74, p <0.01), hope (r = 0.67, p <0.01), religious belief (r = 0.53, p <0.01), optimism (r = 0.40, p <0.01), social support (r = 0.33, p <0.01), and hardiness (r = 0.21, p <0.01) had significant positive relationships with resilience. Only hope (β = 0.29, p <0.01) and spiritual well-being (β = 0.59, p <0.01) together influenced resilience by 64.70%. Conclusion Spiritual well-being and hope are crucial to resilience in patients with advanced cancer. Nurses should provide spiritual support to strengthen patients' ability to adapt successfully to life with advanced cancer.
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Chaiard J, Bhatarasakoon P. Effectiveness of behavioral and psychosocial interventions for continuous positive airway pressure adherence among patients with obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Appl Nurs Res 2023; 69:151654. [PMID: 36635010 DOI: 10.1016/j.apnr.2022.151654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2022] [Revised: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is the treatment of choice for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) syndrome; however, interventions to improve CPAP adherence are still inconclusive. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of behavioral and psychosocial interventions on CPAP adherence. METHODS The PRISMA guidelines and JBI approach for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis were used. Participants included 1) newly diagnosed patients with OSA, naive to CPAP treatment; 2) any type of behavioral and/or psychosocial intervention delivered via individual or group level; 3) CPAP adherence as an outcome. Two reviewers independently selected studies, evaluated their methodological quality, and extracted data. RESULTS Critical appraisal was conducted on 34 of the 1657 studies, with 18 RCTs included in the final review. Telemonitoring increased the mean nightly hour of CPAP use compared to standard care (WMD = 0.76, 95 % CI = 0.31-1.20, p = 0.001, I2 = 0 %, moderate certainty of evidence). Positive results were discovered in Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) (WMD = 1.22, 95 % CI = 0.28-2.16, p = 0.011, I2 = 65 %, very low degree of certainty of evidence). The combined effects of cognitive therapy and education on CPAP adherence were inconclusive. Behavioral/supportive interventions improved mean nightly CPAP use in both the short term (WMD = 1.49, 95 % CI = 0.16-2.81, p = 0.029, I2 = 30 %, very low certainty of evidence) and long-term follow-up (WMD = 1.67, 95 % CI = 1.55-1.79, p = 0, I2 = 0 %, very low certainty of evidence). CONCLUSIONS Telemonitoring improved the mean nightly hour of CPAP utilization compared with standard care. Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) had the most significant effect on long-term adherence.
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- Jindarat Chaiard
- The Thailand Centre for Evidence-Based Health Care, Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- The Thailand Centre for Evidence-Based Health Care, Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
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Wongsa D, Soivong P, Chaiard J, Davidson PM. Patterns of Health-Related Quality of Life among Stroke Survivors: A Longitudinal Study. West J Nurs Res 2023; 45:511-519. [PMID: 36715267 DOI: 10.1177/01939459231151385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Six months poststroke is critical for optimizing stroke survivors' recovery and improving their health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Understanding HRQoL profiles in specific domains can provide a more typical plan for stroke survivors. This pilot study aimed to explore the HRQoL patterns among 39 stroke survivors within 6 months following diagnosis. The results revealed that there were four patterns based on HRQoL domains. Pattern 1: energy, family role, mobility, self-care, social role, and work/productivity domains likely to improve; Pattern 2: language and vision domains likely to improve and be stable; Pattern 3: thinking and upper extremity function domains likely to worsen and improve later; and Pattern 4: mood and personality domains likely to worsen and be constant. Health care providers can apply these results by continuing to assess and provide care to stroke survivors focusing on functional status, cognitive status, and depression over time. Further study should explore the factors predicting HRQoL.
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- Danil Wongsa
- Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Muang Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Muang Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Muang Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Borriboon C, Chaiard J, Tachaudomdach C, Turale S. Continuous positive airway pressure adherence in people with obstructive sleep apnoea. J Clin Nurs 2021; 31:3477-3484. [PMID: 34962327 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Revised: 11/07/2021] [Accepted: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This cross-sectional study aimed to identify whether five factors of the health belief model were related to continuous positive airway pressure adherence in Thai people with obstructive sleep apnoea. BACKGROUND Obstructive sleep apnoea is a disorder impacting health, social wellbeing and the economy. Continuous positive airway pressure is a gold standard of treatment; however, poor adherence to treatment is an important issue that is related to a multiplicity of psychological and behavioural factors. METHODS The Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) checklist for cross-sectional studies was used to report the study. Purposive sampling was used to recruit 94 patients newly diagnosed with sleep apnoea and using CPAP devices from a sleep clinic. Participants completed a demographic record, the Thai versions of the Functional Outcomes of Sleep Questionnaire, the Perceived Barriers Questionnaire and the Self-Efficacy Measure for Sleep Apnea. CPAP adherence was measured by using information downloaded from the smart card of the devices. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and logistic regression. RESULTS Only 54.3% of participants adhered to CPAP treatment using standard protocols. Perceived seriousness of their condition was significantly associated with CPAP adherence, whereas perceived susceptibility, benefits, barriers and self-efficacy were not. CONCLUSIONS We found a low rate of CPAP adherence among participants. The only factor related to CPAP adherence was perceived seriousness. RELEVANCE FOR THE CLINICAL PRACTICE With a low rate of CPAP adherence, healthcare professionals, especially nurses, should encourage patients to use CPAP regularly by providing them with support and education regarding the severity of the disease if untreated and the benefits of CPAP treatment on the disease. Healthcare professionals should be aware of psychological factors impacting patients' perception of sleep apnoea and CPAP treatment. Interventions dealing with these factors should be developed and implemented in practice.
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- Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Chaiard J, Turale S. Nursing: The critical need to address climate change and to protect health. J Nurs Scholarsh 2021; 54:5-6. [PMID: 34773358 DOI: 10.1111/jnu.12739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 10/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Zhu B, Yin Y, Shi C, Chaiard J, Park CG, Chen X, Izci-Balserak B. Feasibility of sleep extension and its effect on cardiometabolic parameters in free-living settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis of experimental studies. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs 2021; 21:9-25. [PMID: 34279625 DOI: 10.1093/eurjcn/zvab055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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AIMS Inadequate sleep is a global health issue and has been associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular diseases. As a part of sleep hygiene, intentional lengthening of night-time sleep duration (i.e. sleep extension) might be a behavioural intervention to improve cardiometabolic health. To examine the feasibility of sleep extension and its effects on cardiometabolic parameters in free-living settings. METHODS AND RESULTS This review was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42019146174). Five databases were searched. Only experimental studies conducted in adults without a diagnosis of sleep disorder were included. The pooled mean difference was calculated by the inverse variance method. Narrative summaries were also used. Thirteen studies from 11 trials were included. The intervention ranged from 3 days to 6 weeks. Sleep extension increased total sleep time by 51 min [95% confidence interval (CI) 39-63]. Overall, sleep extension did not result in significant changes in blood pressure. However, sub-group analysis revealed that when 24 h mean blood pressure was obtained among those with pre-hypertension or Stage 1 hypertension, sleep extension reduced systolic (weighted mean difference = -7.8 mm/Hg; 95% CI -10.6 to -4.9), and diastolic blood pressure (weighted mean difference = -4.2 mm/Hg; 95% CI -6.7 to -1.8). The pooled effects on fasting glucose and insulin resistance were not significant. The effect of sleep extension on other parameters (e.g. heart rate) was not consistent. CONCLUSION Sleep extension is feasible and could increase sleep in free-living settings. Sleep extension shows promise for reducing 24 h mean blood pressure among those with pre-hypertension or hypertension. More large-scale studies are needed to examine its long-term effects.
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- Bingqian Zhu
- School of Nursing, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University of China, 415 Fengyang Rd, Shanghai 200003, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University of China, 415 Fengyang Rd, Shanghai 200003, China
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- Department of Biobehavioral Nursing Science, College of Nursing, University of Illinois at Chicago, 845 S Damen Ave., Chicago, 60612, IL, USA
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- Department of Endocrinology, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University of China, 415 Fengyang Rd, Shanghai 200003, China
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- Department of Biobehavioral Nursing Science, College of Nursing, University of Illinois at Chicago, 845 S Damen Ave., Chicago, 60612, IL, USA
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Theerakittikul T, Chaiard J, Deeluea J. Sleep quality, daytime sleepiness and daytime functioning among Thai obstructive sleep apnea patients receiving continuous positive airway pressure therapy. JHR 2021. [DOI: 10.1108/jhr-07-2020-0260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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PurposeThe purpose is to assess the effectiveness of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment on sleep quality, daytime sleepiness and daytime functioning among Thai obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients.Design/methodology/approachA repeated measures clinical intervention design was implemented. Participants were 50 patients first time diagnosed with OSA and prescribed CPAP treatment. The intervention composed of CPAP health education, and follow-up evaluation. Data on CPAP adherence were downloaded from Smartcards of the CPAP device. The Thai PSQI, ESS and FSAQ-10 questionnaires were administered at baseline, 1-month, and 3-months. Descriptive statistics and repeated measure analysis with multilevel mixed-effects modeling approach were used.FindingsThirty-nine participants completed the study. Approximately 53% (n = 25) and 71.1% (n = 27) of the patients adhered to CPAP treatment by the end of the 1- and 3-months, respectively. After controlling for patients’ adherence, at 1-month follow-up, the intervention improved quality of sleep (β = −2.65, 95% CI = −1.60, −4.13), daytime functioning (β = 3.24, 95% CI = 1.87, 4.61) and decreased daytime sleepiness (β = −3.29, 95% CI = −1.85, −4.73). At 3 months, the intervention still improved quality of sleep (β = −3.53, 95% CI = −2.05, −5.01), and daytime functioning (β = 4.34, 95% CI = 2.76, 5.92), and decreased daytime sleepiness (β = −4.82, 95% CI = −3.16, −6.49).Originality/valueAdherence to CPAP treatment is effective in improving sleep quality, daytime functioning and reducing daytime sleepiness. Patient-oriented strategies for enhancing CPAP adherence should be developed and implemented as a standard care in sleep clinics.
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Chaiard J, Weaver TE. Update on Research and Practices in Major Sleep Disorders: Part I. Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome. J Nurs Scholarsh 2020; 51:500-508. [PMID: 31512821 DOI: 10.1111/jnu.12489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this first of two review articles providing an update on sleep disorders was to examine the pathophysiology, epidemiology, and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA is a common sleep disorder whose prevalence is similar to asthma. As with other sleep disorders, OSA has a broad impact on individuals, affecting their daily behaviors, cognitive abilities, and performance, and putting them at increased risk for accidents, mood disorders, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and hypertension. Thus, early recognition and management, much of which can be implemented by nurses, can reduce health and accident risks and improve daily functioning. METHODS This narrative review utilized medical databases such as PubMed to identify relevant English language original and systematic review articles predominantly from peer-reviewed journals from 2012 to 2018. However, as background, findings from classic articles prior to 2012 were also included. CLINICAL RELEVANCE OSA is a common condition with considerable impact on daily functioning and potential for accidents and serious comorbidities such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and depressed mood. The impairments and comorbidities associated with OSA can be reduced through early detection, encouraging treatment, providing education about sleep and OSA, and, importantly, promoting adherence to the predominant therapy, positive airway pressure.
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- Jindarat Chaiard
- Assistant Professor, Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Xi and Alpha Lambda, Dean, College of Nursing, Professor of Biobehavioral and Health Science, College of Nursing, Professor of Nursing in the Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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Chaiard J, Weaver TE. Update on Research and Practices in Major Sleep Disorders: Part II-Insomnia, Willis-Ekbom Disease (Restless Leg Syndrome), and Narcolepsy. J Nurs Scholarsh 2019; 51:624-633. [PMID: 31524329 DOI: 10.1111/jnu.12515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/07/2019] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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PURPOSE This review (Part II of a series on sleep disorders) presents an update of the characteristics, epidemiology, assessment, and latest management of insomnia, restless legs syndrome (Willis-Ekbom disease; RLS/WED), and narcolepsy. Insomnia, the most common sleep disorder and most prevalent of all psychological health disorders, is a problem of difficulty initiating and maintaining sleep and early morning awakenings. RLS/WED is characterized by a crawling sensation or urge to move the legs in the evening and nighttime. Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that commonly results in chronic daytime sleepiness and cataplexy. Nonpharmacological management, which includes education, cognitive behavioral therapy, and complementary therapy, is used as primary or adjunctive to pharmacotherapy for the treatment of these disorders. METHODS This narrative review utilized medical databases such as PubMed to identify relevant English-language original and systematic review articles predominantly from peer-reviewed journals from 2012 to 2019. However, as background, findings from classic articles prior to 2012 were also included. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Assessment of sleep problems, excessive sleepiness, and difficulty performing activities or being productive should be routine in the care of all patients. Utilization of behavioral interventions, including cognitive behavioral therapy, in addition to education and sleep hygiene, can promote sleep quality. Management of insomnia, RLS/WED, and narcolepsy should include helping patients adjust to treatment, managing cataplexy triggers in narcolepsy, and initiating strategies to live with chronic illness to improve quality of life.
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- Jindarat Chaiard
- Assistant Professor, Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Tau Xi and Alpha Lambda, Dean, College of Nursing, Professor of Biobehavioral and Health Science, College of Nursing, Professor of Nursing in the Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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Chaiard J, Deeluea J, Suksatit B, Songkham W, Inta N, Stone TE. Sleep disturbances and related factors among nurses. Nurs Health Sci 2019; 21:470-478. [PMID: 31317652 DOI: 10.1111/nhs.12626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The aim of this study was to describe patterns and potential risk factors for sleep disturbances, including that of sleep apnea, among Thai registered nurses. A descriptive, cross-sectional design was implemented. A sample of 233 registered nurses was recruited from 10 nursing departments from a tertiary hospital. Participants completed a one-time, self-report questionnaire and a 1 week-long sleep diary. Descriptive and logistic regression statistics were used for the analysis. Approximately 76% of nurses slept less than 7 h, 12.3% had difficulty initiating sleep, and 5% had difficulty maintaining sleep. Short sleep duration was prevalent, and night shift work schedules that exceeded 10 episodes/month were perceived as contributing to difficulties with initiating sleep. After excluding males from the analysis, the risk for depression related to short sleep duration becomes statistically significant. Organizational policies for registered nurses' shift work should include effective management of night shift assignments, as well as interventional strategies and policy directions, to promote sleep quality and mental health to ensure nurse well-being and patient safety.
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- Jindarat Chaiard
- Medical Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Medical Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Public Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Nursing Research Unit, Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to explore the prevalence and determinants of poor sleep quality among industrial workers in Thailand. Additionally, the authors assess the risk of work-related injuries associated with poor sleep quality.
Design/methodology/approach
A descriptive correlational research was implemented. A total of 472 workers from the northern region of Thailand contributed to this study. Sleep quality was assessed by the Thai version of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (Thai-PSQI). The score of more than five indicated poor sleep quality. Participants completed self-administered demographic, work characteristics and work-related injury questionnaires. Data were analyzed by applying descriptive and logistic regression statistical techniques.
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More than one-third of the workers had reported poor sleep quality. Results from multivariable logistic regression analysis yielded male gender (OR = 2.74, 95% CI 1.46–5.17), alcohol drinking (OR=2.1, 95% CI 1.24–3.35), pain (OR=2.05, 95% CI 1.32–3.17) and rotating shift work (OR=1.94, 95% CI 1.23–3.05) increased the risk of poor sleep quality. Furthermore, poor sleep quality was statistically significantly associated with the risk of work-related injuries (OR = 3.98, 95% CI = 2.39–6.66).
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Findings of this study indicate that the prevalence of poor sleep quality is high among industrial workers. Work characteristics and health behaviors were associated with poor sleep quality which increases the risk of work-related injuries. Modification of work environment and personal life style choices can improve quality of sleep among workers and consequently lower incidence of work-related injuries.
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Chaiard J, Deeluea J, Suksatit B, Songkham W, Inta N. Short sleep duration among Thai nurses: Influences on fatigue, daytime sleepiness, and occupational errors. J Occup Health 2018; 60:348-355. [PMID: 29743391 PMCID: PMC6176030 DOI: 10.1539/joh.2017-0258-oa] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study was conducted to: 1) describe sleep duration, fatigue, daytime sleepiness, and occupational errors among Thai nurses and 2) explore the influence of sleep duration on fatigue, daytime sleepiness, and occupational errors. METHODS A cross-sectional design was implemented. A convenience sample of 233 full-time nurses with at least one year of work experience was recruited to participate in the study. Data were collected using self-reported questionnaires and 1-week sleep diaries. Descriptive and logistic regression statistics were performed using SPSS software. RESULTS The mean total sleep time was 6.2 hours. Of the total participants, 75.9% (n=167) experienced short sleep duration, 38.2% (n=84) experienced fatigue, and 49.5% (n=109) experienced excessive daytime sleepiness. Occupational errors were reported by 11.7% (n=25). Medication errors, incorrectly performed procedures, and needle stick injuries were reported by 6.5% (n=13), 5.6% (n=12), and 4.7% (n=10), respectively, of participants performing the associated activities. The "Short Sleep Duration" group experienced more fatigue (p=.044) and excessive daytime sleepiness (p=.001) compared with the "Adequate Sleep Duration" group. Although occupational errors were more common in the "Short Sleep Duration" group, the difference between the two groups did not reach the level of statistical significance. Multivariable logistic regression analysis found that short sleep duration was a statistically significant risk factor for excessive daytime sleepiness (OR=2.47, 95% CI=1.18-5.19). CONCLUSIONS The majority of registered nurses experience short sleep duration. Short sleep duration increased the risk of excessive daytime sleepiness but not fatigue or occupational errors. Adequate night-time sleep is paramount for preventing daytime sleepiness and achieving optimal work performance.
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- Nursing Research Unit, Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital
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Chaiard J, Tungpunkom P. Effectiveness of behavioral and psychosocial interventions for continuous positive airway pressure adherence in obstructive sleep apnea patients: a quantitative systematic review protocol. JBI Database System Rev Implement Rep 2018; 16:1147-1152. [PMID: 29762308 DOI: 10.11124/jbisrir-2016-003203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
Abstract
REVIEW QUESTION/OBJECTIVE The objective of this review is to assess the effectiveness of behavioral and psychosocial interventions on adherence to continuous positive airway pressure among patients 18 years and over with obstructive sleep apnea.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jindarat Chaiard
- The Thailand Centre for Evidence Based Health Care: a Joanna Briggs Institute Centre of Excellence
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Zhu B, Ma C, Chaiard J, Shi C. Effect of continuous positive airway pressure on glucose metabolism in adults with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Sleep Breath 2017; 22:287-295. [DOI: 10.1007/s11325-017-1554-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2017] [Revised: 07/26/2017] [Accepted: 08/08/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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