Pub Date : 2023-11-22eCollection Date: 2023-12-01DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1776750
Ozeas de Lima Lins-Filho, Aluisio Andrade-Lima, Auguste Daniel Torres, Luciano Machado Oliveira, Wagner Luiz do-Prado, Raphael Ritti-Dias, Diego Giulliano Destro Christofaro, Breno Quintella Farah
Objective To analyze the impact of sleep quality/duration on cardiac autonomic modulation on physically active adolescents with obesity. Materials and Methods The present cross-sectional study included 1,150 boys with a mean age of 16.6 ± 1.2 years. The assessment of cardiac functions included the frequency domain of heart rate variability (HRV; low frequency - LF; high frequency - HF; and the ratio between these bands -LF/HF -, defined as the sympathovagal balance), and each parameter was categorized as low / high . Physical activity levels and sleep quality/duration were obtained by questionnaires. Abdominal obesity was assessed and defined as waist circumference > 80 th percentile. Results Poor sleep quality resulted in lower HF (odds ratio [OR]: 1.8; 95% confidence interval [95%CI]: 1.01-3.21]) regardless of physical activity and abdominal obesity. Moreover, the study found no association between sleep duration and HRV parameters in adolescents. Conclusion Sleep quality, not sleep duration, reduces parasympathetic cardiac modulation apart from other factors such as physical activity and abdominal obesity in adolescents.
{"title":"Association between Sleep Quality and Cardiac Autonomic Modulation in Adolescents: A Cross Sectional Study.","authors":"Ozeas de Lima Lins-Filho, Aluisio Andrade-Lima, Auguste Daniel Torres, Luciano Machado Oliveira, Wagner Luiz do-Prado, Raphael Ritti-Dias, Diego Giulliano Destro Christofaro, Breno Quintella Farah","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1776750","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0043-1776750","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective</b> To analyze the impact of sleep quality/duration on cardiac autonomic modulation on physically active adolescents with obesity. <b>Materials and Methods</b> The present cross-sectional study included 1,150 boys with a mean age of 16.6 ± 1.2 years. The assessment of cardiac functions included the frequency domain of heart rate variability (HRV; low frequency - LF; high frequency - HF; and the ratio between these bands -LF/HF -, defined as the sympathovagal balance), and each parameter was categorized as <i>low</i> / <i>high</i> . Physical activity levels and sleep quality/duration were obtained by questionnaires. Abdominal obesity was assessed and defined as waist circumference > 80 <sup>th</sup> percentile. <b>Results</b> Poor sleep quality resulted in lower HF (odds ratio [OR]: 1.8; 95% confidence interval [95%CI]: 1.01-3.21]) regardless of physical activity and abdominal obesity. Moreover, the study found no association between sleep duration and HRV parameters in adolescents. <b>Conclusion</b> Sleep quality, not sleep duration, reduces parasympathetic cardiac modulation apart from other factors such as physical activity and abdominal obesity in adolescents.</p>","PeriodicalId":21848,"journal":{"name":"Sleep Science","volume":"16 4","pages":"e462-e467"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2023-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10773521/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139404377","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
L. F. Drager, Maria Assis, Andrea Frota Rego Bacelar, D. Poyares, Silvia Gonçalves Conway, G. Pires, Alexandre Pinto de Azevedo, Alicia Carissimi, A. Eckeli, Álvaro Pentagna, Carlos Maurício Oliveira Almeida, C. Franco, E. Sobreira, F. Stelzer, Giuliana Macedo Mendes, G. Minhoto, Ila Marques Porto Linares, Ksdy Maiara Moura Sousa, L. Gitaí, Lucia Sukys-Claudino, M. Sobreira-Neto, Marcio Andrei Zanini, Regina Margis, Sandra Cristina Gonçalves Martinez
Abstract Chronic insomnia disorder (simplified in this document as insomnia) is an increasingly common clinical condition in society and a frequent complaint at the offices of different areas of health practice (particularly Medicine and Psychology). This scenario has been accompanied by a significant evolution in treatment, as well as challenges in approaching patients in an appropriately way. This clinical guideline, coordinated by the Brazilian Sleep Association and the Brazilian Association of Sleep Medicine and counting on the active participation of various specialists in the area, encompasses an update on the diagnosis and treatment of insomnia in adults. To this end, it followed a structured methodology. Topics of interest related to diagnosis were written based on theoretical framework, evidence in the literature, and professional experience. As for the topics related to the treatment of insomnia, a series of questions were developed based on the PICO acronym (P – Patient, problem, or population; I – Intervention; C – Comparison, control, or comparator; O – Outcome). The work groups defined the eligible options within each of these parameters. Regarding pharmacological interventions, only the ones currently available in Brazil or possibly becoming available in the upcoming years were considered eligible. Systematic reviews were conducted to help prepare the texts and define the level of evidence for each intervention. The final result is an objective and practical document providing recommendations with the best scientific support available to professionals involved in the management of insomnia.
{"title":"2023 Guidelines on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Insomnia in Adults – Brazilian Sleep Association","authors":"L. F. Drager, Maria Assis, Andrea Frota Rego Bacelar, D. Poyares, Silvia Gonçalves Conway, G. Pires, Alexandre Pinto de Azevedo, Alicia Carissimi, A. Eckeli, Álvaro Pentagna, Carlos Maurício Oliveira Almeida, C. Franco, E. Sobreira, F. Stelzer, Giuliana Macedo Mendes, G. Minhoto, Ila Marques Porto Linares, Ksdy Maiara Moura Sousa, L. Gitaí, Lucia Sukys-Claudino, M. Sobreira-Neto, Marcio Andrei Zanini, Regina Margis, Sandra Cristina Gonçalves Martinez","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1776281","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1776281","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Chronic insomnia disorder (simplified in this document as insomnia) is an increasingly common clinical condition in society and a frequent complaint at the offices of different areas of health practice (particularly Medicine and Psychology). This scenario has been accompanied by a significant evolution in treatment, as well as challenges in approaching patients in an appropriately way. This clinical guideline, coordinated by the Brazilian Sleep Association and the Brazilian Association of Sleep Medicine and counting on the active participation of various specialists in the area, encompasses an update on the diagnosis and treatment of insomnia in adults. To this end, it followed a structured methodology. Topics of interest related to diagnosis were written based on theoretical framework, evidence in the literature, and professional experience. As for the topics related to the treatment of insomnia, a series of questions were developed based on the PICO acronym (P – Patient, problem, or population; I – Intervention; C – Comparison, control, or comparator; O – Outcome). The work groups defined the eligible options within each of these parameters. Regarding pharmacological interventions, only the ones currently available in Brazil or possibly becoming available in the upcoming years were considered eligible. Systematic reviews were conducted to help prepare the texts and define the level of evidence for each intervention. The final result is an objective and practical document providing recommendations with the best scientific support available to professionals involved in the management of insomnia.","PeriodicalId":21848,"journal":{"name":"Sleep Science","volume":"45 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139328515","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Luciana Moraes Studart-Pereira, Esther Mandelbaum Gonçalves Bianchini, Márcia Assis, Marieli Timpani Bussi, Camila de Castro Corrêa, Thays Crosara Abrahão Cunha, Luciano Ferreira Drager, Vanessa Ieto, Geraldo Lorenzi-Filho, Gabriele Ramos de Luccas, Evelyn Lucien Brasil, Silmara Regina Pavani Sovinski, Edilson Zancanella, Gabriel Natan Pires
Abstract Introduction This consensus aimed to develop a structured document presenting the role of sleep-focused Speech-Language-Hearing (SPH) Sciences (SPHS). The recommendations were based on the expertise of specialists and on evidence in the literature, aiming to guide the coverage of this area and the consequent improvement in the quality of the professionals' approach. Methods A Delphi method was conducted with 49 SLH pathologists (SLHP), four sleep physicians, one dentist, one physical therapist, and one methodologist. Four Delphi panel rounds were conducted in Google Forms. The items were analyzed based on the panelists' percentage of agreement; consensuses were reached when ⅔ (66.6%) of valid responses were on a same on a same answer (either “agree” or “disagree”). Results Participants voted on 102 items. The mean consensus rate was 89.9% ± 10.9%. The essential topics were the importance of professional training, the SLH diagnosis, and the SLH treatment of sleep disorders. It was verified that all fields of the SLHS are related to the area of sleep; that sleep-focused SLH pathologists (SLHP) are the responsible for assessing, indicating, and conducting specific orofacial myofunctional therapy for sleep-disordered breathing alone or in combination with other treatments; that SLHP are included in interdisciplinary teams in the area of sleep in public and private services. Discussion The Brazilian consensus on sleep-focused SLHS is a landmark in this area. This consensus described the scope of action of sleep-focused SLHP and systematized recommendations being useful as a reference for the professional practice in the area of sleep.
{"title":"Brazilian Consensus on Sleep-Focused Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences - 2023 Brazilian Sleep Association","authors":"Luciana Moraes Studart-Pereira, Esther Mandelbaum Gonçalves Bianchini, Márcia Assis, Marieli Timpani Bussi, Camila de Castro Corrêa, Thays Crosara Abrahão Cunha, Luciano Ferreira Drager, Vanessa Ieto, Geraldo Lorenzi-Filho, Gabriele Ramos de Luccas, Evelyn Lucien Brasil, Silmara Regina Pavani Sovinski, Edilson Zancanella, Gabriel Natan Pires","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1776109","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1776109","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Introduction This consensus aimed to develop a structured document presenting the role of sleep-focused Speech-Language-Hearing (SPH) Sciences (SPHS). The recommendations were based on the expertise of specialists and on evidence in the literature, aiming to guide the coverage of this area and the consequent improvement in the quality of the professionals' approach. Methods A Delphi method was conducted with 49 SLH pathologists (SLHP), four sleep physicians, one dentist, one physical therapist, and one methodologist. Four Delphi panel rounds were conducted in Google Forms. The items were analyzed based on the panelists' percentage of agreement; consensuses were reached when ⅔ (66.6%) of valid responses were on a same on a same answer (either “agree” or “disagree”). Results Participants voted on 102 items. The mean consensus rate was 89.9% ± 10.9%. The essential topics were the importance of professional training, the SLH diagnosis, and the SLH treatment of sleep disorders. It was verified that all fields of the SLHS are related to the area of sleep; that sleep-focused SLH pathologists (SLHP) are the responsible for assessing, indicating, and conducting specific orofacial myofunctional therapy for sleep-disordered breathing alone or in combination with other treatments; that SLHP are included in interdisciplinary teams in the area of sleep in public and private services. Discussion The Brazilian consensus on sleep-focused SLHS is a landmark in this area. This consensus described the scope of action of sleep-focused SLHP and systematized recommendations being useful as a reference for the professional practice in the area of sleep.","PeriodicalId":21848,"journal":{"name":"Sleep Science","volume":"11 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136011147","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Abstract Objectives The aim of the present study was to investigate the improvements of gas exchange and excessive daytime sleepiness in patients with obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) in daytime and night-time split polysomnography (DSPSG and NSPSG). Materials and Methods In the present randomized controlled trial, patients with OHS were enrolled in two DSPSG (51 patients) and NSPSG (50 patients) groups in the Bamdad respiratory and sleep research center in Isfahan, Iran. In both groups, the diagnostic polysomnography (PSG) and titration were conducted in one session according to the guidelines of NSPSG. SpO2, PaCO2, and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), were measured initially and 12 weeks after treatment. Furthermore, the PSG parameters and the type of treatments for the two groups were recorded and analyzed. Results A total of 101 OHS patients (age: 62.02 ± 12.4 year old; 61 females [60.4%]) were evaluated. There were no significant differences regarding BMI, gender, and AHI between groups (p > 0.05). Primary SpO2, PaCO2, and ESS were not significantly different between the two groups. After 12 weeks of treatment by continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP), there were significant improvement of SpO2, PaCO2, and ESS score (p < 0.001). The amount of change of these variables was not different between groups. Among all variables, only the lower SpO2 and higher PaCO2 were associated with response to BiPAP. Discussion There were no significant differences in the number of changes of SpO2, PaCO2, and ESS by treatment in the DSPSG and NSPSG groups. Therefore, DSPSG may be considered as a valuable alternative method for the diagnosis and titration in OHS patients. Clinical Trials IRCT20170512033930N2
{"title":"Positive Pressure Ventilation Treatment Based on Daytime and Night-time Titration in Patients with Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial","authors":"Babak Amra, Marzieh Ghasemi, Forogh Soltaninejad, Mehrzad Salmasi","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1773790","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1773790","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Objectives The aim of the present study was to investigate the improvements of gas exchange and excessive daytime sleepiness in patients with obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) in daytime and night-time split polysomnography (DSPSG and NSPSG). Materials and Methods In the present randomized controlled trial, patients with OHS were enrolled in two DSPSG (51 patients) and NSPSG (50 patients) groups in the Bamdad respiratory and sleep research center in Isfahan, Iran. In both groups, the diagnostic polysomnography (PSG) and titration were conducted in one session according to the guidelines of NSPSG. SpO2, PaCO2, and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), were measured initially and 12 weeks after treatment. Furthermore, the PSG parameters and the type of treatments for the two groups were recorded and analyzed. Results A total of 101 OHS patients (age: 62.02 ± 12.4 year old; 61 females [60.4%]) were evaluated. There were no significant differences regarding BMI, gender, and AHI between groups (p > 0.05). Primary SpO2, PaCO2, and ESS were not significantly different between the two groups. After 12 weeks of treatment by continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP), there were significant improvement of SpO2, PaCO2, and ESS score (p < 0.001). The amount of change of these variables was not different between groups. Among all variables, only the lower SpO2 and higher PaCO2 were associated with response to BiPAP. Discussion There were no significant differences in the number of changes of SpO2, PaCO2, and ESS by treatment in the DSPSG and NSPSG groups. Therefore, DSPSG may be considered as a valuable alternative method for the diagnosis and titration in OHS patients. Clinical Trials IRCT20170512033930N2","PeriodicalId":21848,"journal":{"name":"Sleep Science","volume":"38 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135248879","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marianne Stenbekk Thorkildsen, Lise Tuset Gustad, Jan Kristian Damås
Abstract Working a shift work schedule has been hypothesized to have negative effects on health. One such described consequence is altered immune response and increased risk of infections. Former reviews have concluded that more knowledge is needed to determine how shift work affects the immune system. Since the last review focusing on this subject was published in 2016, new insight has emerged. We performed a search of the topic in PubMed, Scopus and Embase, identifying papers published after 2016, finding a total of 13 new studies. The articles identified showed inconsistent effect on immune cells, cytokines, circadian rhythms, self-reported infections, and vaccine response as a result of working a shift schedule. Current evidence suggests working shifts influence the immune system, however the clinical relevance and the mechanism behind this potential association remains elusive. Further studies need to include longitudinal design and objective measures of shift work and immune response.
{"title":"The Effects of Shift Work on the Immune System: A Narrative Review","authors":"Marianne Stenbekk Thorkildsen, Lise Tuset Gustad, Jan Kristian Damås","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1772810","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1772810","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Working a shift work schedule has been hypothesized to have negative effects on health. One such described consequence is altered immune response and increased risk of infections. Former reviews have concluded that more knowledge is needed to determine how shift work affects the immune system. Since the last review focusing on this subject was published in 2016, new insight has emerged. We performed a search of the topic in PubMed, Scopus and Embase, identifying papers published after 2016, finding a total of 13 new studies. The articles identified showed inconsistent effect on immune cells, cytokines, circadian rhythms, self-reported infections, and vaccine response as a result of working a shift schedule. Current evidence suggests working shifts influence the immune system, however the clinical relevance and the mechanism behind this potential association remains elusive. Further studies need to include longitudinal design and objective measures of shift work and immune response.","PeriodicalId":21848,"journal":{"name":"Sleep Science","volume":"77 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135249042","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Glenda Ernst, Pablo Dalzotto, Melina Saban, Fernando M. Ferraro, Alejandro Salvado, Eduardo Enrique Borsini
Abstract Objective Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disorder characterized by recurrent pharyngeal obstruction during sleep, in which upper airway anatomy plays a key role in its pathogenesis. The aim of this study was to describe whether the quantification of cervical fat tissue volume (CFTV) obtained by Computed Tomography (CT)cephalometry is related to the severity of OSA. Methods Retrospective study between 2018 and 2020 in those patients > 18 years old, with diagnosis of OSA who performed a volumetric cephalometric imaging. Three-dimensional reconstruction of the images was performed and CFTV was measured. Results 91 patients were included in this study of which: without OSA (n: 7), mild (n: 19), moderate (n: 39) and severe OSA (n: 26). We observed a progressive increase of CFTV related to OSA severity has been observed (without OSA: 58.9 ml (47.9-87.5), mild: 59.1ml (48.4-78.3), moderate: 71 ml (42.6-127.1) and severe OSA 103.6 ml (81-153); p < 0.01); nevertheless, no differences were found in the airway volume and neck area. It was showed a significant correlation between CFTV and OSA indicators: AHI, ODI and T90 (Sp r: 0.48; 0.38 and 0.36; p < 0.01 respectively). CFTV cut-off value to discriminate AHI >15 ev/h with best sensitivity-specificity relationship was 64.1 ml with an area under the curve of 0.6 ± 0.06. Multivariate analysis showed that CFTV is a predictor for moderate to severe OSA (OR:3.05, IC95%: 1.14-8.17). Conclusion Cervical fat quantification by CT cephalometry correlates with OSA severity in adults. Fat volume > 64.1 ml increased more than three times the risk of OSA moderate to severe.
{"title":"The Cervical Fat Tissue Volume is a Predictor for Moderate to Severe OSA","authors":"Glenda Ernst, Pablo Dalzotto, Melina Saban, Fernando M. Ferraro, Alejandro Salvado, Eduardo Enrique Borsini","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1772827","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1772827","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Objective Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disorder characterized by recurrent pharyngeal obstruction during sleep, in which upper airway anatomy plays a key role in its pathogenesis. The aim of this study was to describe whether the quantification of cervical fat tissue volume (CFTV) obtained by Computed Tomography (CT)cephalometry is related to the severity of OSA. Methods Retrospective study between 2018 and 2020 in those patients > 18 years old, with diagnosis of OSA who performed a volumetric cephalometric imaging. Three-dimensional reconstruction of the images was performed and CFTV was measured. Results 91 patients were included in this study of which: without OSA (n: 7), mild (n: 19), moderate (n: 39) and severe OSA (n: 26). We observed a progressive increase of CFTV related to OSA severity has been observed (without OSA: 58.9 ml (47.9-87.5), mild: 59.1ml (48.4-78.3), moderate: 71 ml (42.6-127.1) and severe OSA 103.6 ml (81-153); p < 0.01); nevertheless, no differences were found in the airway volume and neck area. It was showed a significant correlation between CFTV and OSA indicators: AHI, ODI and T90 (Sp r: 0.48; 0.38 and 0.36; p < 0.01 respectively). CFTV cut-off value to discriminate AHI >15 ev/h with best sensitivity-specificity relationship was 64.1 ml with an area under the curve of 0.6 ± 0.06. Multivariate analysis showed that CFTV is a predictor for moderate to severe OSA (OR:3.05, IC95%: 1.14-8.17). Conclusion Cervical fat quantification by CT cephalometry correlates with OSA severity in adults. Fat volume > 64.1 ml increased more than three times the risk of OSA moderate to severe.","PeriodicalId":21848,"journal":{"name":"Sleep Science","volume":"377 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135249043","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cristina Frange, Brian James Murray, Fernando Morgadinho Santos Coelho
Abstract Sleep has important clinical implications for neurorehabilitation after stroke. We aimed to systematically explore sleep (including naps) as an essential factor in the neurorehabilitation of patients after stroke. After titles and abstracts were screened, 49 full texts were reviewed, and 7 were included in this review. Data were extracted and assessed for quality and risk of bias. We looked at any neurorehabilitation setting, and compared sleep with no sleep and explored these factors in stroke patients versus healthy individuals. Rehabilitation is critical for many activities that may need to be learned or re-learned following stroke and for returning to everyday life. In this context, sleep is essential in neurorehabilitation and physical therapy practice as it supports neuroplasticity, memory, and learning. The available data suggest that sleep should be considered in the treatment plan for successfully targeted physiotherapy to optimize cognitive and motor learning. Physical therapists should advise about sleep hygiene and therapies to improve sleep, both quality and quantity.
{"title":"The Importance of Sleep for Successful Neurorehabilitation after Stroke","authors":"Cristina Frange, Brian James Murray, Fernando Morgadinho Santos Coelho","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1772805","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1772805","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Sleep has important clinical implications for neurorehabilitation after stroke. We aimed to systematically explore sleep (including naps) as an essential factor in the neurorehabilitation of patients after stroke. After titles and abstracts were screened, 49 full texts were reviewed, and 7 were included in this review. Data were extracted and assessed for quality and risk of bias. We looked at any neurorehabilitation setting, and compared sleep with no sleep and explored these factors in stroke patients versus healthy individuals. Rehabilitation is critical for many activities that may need to be learned or re-learned following stroke and for returning to everyday life. In this context, sleep is essential in neurorehabilitation and physical therapy practice as it supports neuroplasticity, memory, and learning. The available data suggest that sleep should be considered in the treatment plan for successfully targeted physiotherapy to optimize cognitive and motor learning. Physical therapists should advise about sleep hygiene and therapies to improve sleep, both quality and quantity.","PeriodicalId":21848,"journal":{"name":"Sleep Science","volume":"6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135249246","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Raissa Aoun, Victor Zibara, Christy Costanian, Hrayr P. Attarian, Sola Aoun Bahous
Abstract Objectives Sleep disorders are prevalent and underrecognized during both economic and political crises. They are a major reason for poor overall health and decreased quality of life. Sleep medicine education is limited at most medical schools, resulting in limited awareness of this important aspect of healthcare. The aim of the study is to assess sleep medicine knowledge of graduating medical students in Lebanon and to assess their readiness to tackle sleep health issues in a country during an unprecedented crisis. Methods Final-year medical students at 7 medical schools in Lebanon were invited to fill a survey between January 2020 and March 2021. The Assessment of Sleep Knowledge in Medical Education survey was used to assess their knowledge in sleep medicine. The curriculum organizers at the medical schools were also surveyed. Student's t-test was used for analysis. Results 158 and 58 students completed the survey during 2020 and 2021, with a mean overall score on sleep knowledge of was 17.5 and 15.9 /30, respectively. There was no difference in mean knowledge scores by gender, age, American versus European medical school systems, and between medical schools that included sleep medicine in their curriculum versus those that did not. Conclusions Presence of sleep medicine education in the curriculum was associated with higher scores on ASKME among graduating Lebanese medical students. Given the low response rate, however, this descriptive pilot data could be used as a launching pad for a larger study, with a more representative sample, for generalizable results.
{"title":"Sleep Medicine Knowledge Among Graduating Medical Students in Lebanon During an Economic and Political Crisis: A Preliminary Survey","authors":"Raissa Aoun, Victor Zibara, Christy Costanian, Hrayr P. Attarian, Sola Aoun Bahous","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1772828","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1772828","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Objectives Sleep disorders are prevalent and underrecognized during both economic and political crises. They are a major reason for poor overall health and decreased quality of life. Sleep medicine education is limited at most medical schools, resulting in limited awareness of this important aspect of healthcare. The aim of the study is to assess sleep medicine knowledge of graduating medical students in Lebanon and to assess their readiness to tackle sleep health issues in a country during an unprecedented crisis. Methods Final-year medical students at 7 medical schools in Lebanon were invited to fill a survey between January 2020 and March 2021. The Assessment of Sleep Knowledge in Medical Education survey was used to assess their knowledge in sleep medicine. The curriculum organizers at the medical schools were also surveyed. Student's t-test was used for analysis. Results 158 and 58 students completed the survey during 2020 and 2021, with a mean overall score on sleep knowledge of was 17.5 and 15.9 /30, respectively. There was no difference in mean knowledge scores by gender, age, American versus European medical school systems, and between medical schools that included sleep medicine in their curriculum versus those that did not. Conclusions Presence of sleep medicine education in the curriculum was associated with higher scores on ASKME among graduating Lebanese medical students. Given the low response rate, however, this descriptive pilot data could be used as a launching pad for a larger study, with a more representative sample, for generalizable results.","PeriodicalId":21848,"journal":{"name":"Sleep Science","volume":"38 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135248865","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ana Carolynne Santos Neves, Sulyvan Italo Daher Chaves, Pedro Paulo Simões Siqueira, Karla Michelle Lima Alves, Luciana Moraes Studart-Pereira, Anna Myrna Jaguaribe-de-Lima
Abstract Objective To compare the sleep quality, excessive daytime sleepiness, and physical activity level in health professionals infected and not infected with COVID-19. Methods Cross-sectional study based on online forms (Google Forms) filled out by health professionals who cared for COVID- 19 patients in hospitals in the Recife metropolitan area, Brazil, between October 2020 and May 2021. Anthropometric, sociodemographic, and occupational data were collected, along with the assessment of excessive daytime sleepiness (with Epworth Sleepiness Scale [ESE]), sleep quality (with Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index [PSQI]), and physical activity level (with International Physical Activity Questionnaire [IPAQ] – short version). Results A total of 96 participants were assessed (37 with COVID-19, 59 without COVID-19). There were no differences between the groups regarding physical activity levels classified as sedentary, moderately active, or highly active (p = 0.850), or the weekly energy expenditure (p = 0.522). Infected professionals had a greater workload than non-infected ones, besides poorer sleep quality (10.46 ± 3.75 vs. 7.88 ± 3.75; p = 0.001) and excessive daytime sleepiness (10.19 ± 3.05 vs. 8.44 ± 3.85; p = 0.016). Conclusion Based on the results, this study shows that professionals infected with COVID-19 have poorer sleep quality, associated with excessive daytime sleepiness, in contrast with non-infected professionals.
{"title":"Sleep Quality, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Physical Activity Level in Health Professionals with and Without COVID-19: a Cross-Sectional Study","authors":"Ana Carolynne Santos Neves, Sulyvan Italo Daher Chaves, Pedro Paulo Simões Siqueira, Karla Michelle Lima Alves, Luciana Moraes Studart-Pereira, Anna Myrna Jaguaribe-de-Lima","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1772807","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1772807","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Objective To compare the sleep quality, excessive daytime sleepiness, and physical activity level in health professionals infected and not infected with COVID-19. Methods Cross-sectional study based on online forms (Google Forms) filled out by health professionals who cared for COVID- 19 patients in hospitals in the Recife metropolitan area, Brazil, between October 2020 and May 2021. Anthropometric, sociodemographic, and occupational data were collected, along with the assessment of excessive daytime sleepiness (with Epworth Sleepiness Scale [ESE]), sleep quality (with Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index [PSQI]), and physical activity level (with International Physical Activity Questionnaire [IPAQ] – short version). Results A total of 96 participants were assessed (37 with COVID-19, 59 without COVID-19). There were no differences between the groups regarding physical activity levels classified as sedentary, moderately active, or highly active (p = 0.850), or the weekly energy expenditure (p = 0.522). Infected professionals had a greater workload than non-infected ones, besides poorer sleep quality (10.46 ± 3.75 vs. 7.88 ± 3.75; p = 0.001) and excessive daytime sleepiness (10.19 ± 3.05 vs. 8.44 ± 3.85; p = 0.016). Conclusion Based on the results, this study shows that professionals infected with COVID-19 have poorer sleep quality, associated with excessive daytime sleepiness, in contrast with non-infected professionals.","PeriodicalId":21848,"journal":{"name":"Sleep Science","volume":"143 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135248876","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
María Florencia Angellotti, Sofía Grandval, Ileana Palma, Vanina Giovini, Verónica Jaritos, Gastón Diaz-Lapasini, Denise Carnevale, Juan Facundo Nogueira
Abstract Introduction Unattended Polysomnography (type 2 PSG) is a procedure for the diagnosis of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). Published evidence on its performance and efficacy is limited. Available studies reveal a high rate of lost records that could limit its application. Objective To assess the efficacy of type 2 PSG and the rate of studies that must be repeated due to critical loss of signals. Methods prospective, descriptive study. Adult patients with suspected SDB were included. Unattended PSG was performed using portable equipment. 75 patients were connected at home and another 75 in the laboratory, without subsequent monitoring. Records were evaluated to determine the percentage of the night with adequate quality for each of the signals, considered as an evaluable signal for = 70% of the total recording time (TRT). The need to repeat the studies was also estimated. Results: 150 patients were recruited; 44% women; age 57.3 ± 15.4 years; BMI 29.4 ± 6.5. EEG and EOG signals were adequate in 149 records. Flow signal by pressure cannula was adequate in 146 and by thermistor in 67.8%. In only one study the signal of both effort bands were inadequate. Oximetry was lost in 4 cases. Ten tracings (6%) met the criteria for repetition; 8 hospital and 2 home. Conclusions Acceptable records were obtained in most unattended PSG studies, both at home and in the sleep laboratory. The rate of repetition of studies due to loss of signal was 6%, with failure in SaO2 or in flow signals being the main cause of the indication.
{"title":"Nocturnal Polysomnography without Technical Supervision in the Diagnosis of Respiratory Sleep Disorders, Diagnostic Performance of Home and Sleep Laboratory Studies","authors":"María Florencia Angellotti, Sofía Grandval, Ileana Palma, Vanina Giovini, Verónica Jaritos, Gastón Diaz-Lapasini, Denise Carnevale, Juan Facundo Nogueira","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1772809","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1772809","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Introduction Unattended Polysomnography (type 2 PSG) is a procedure for the diagnosis of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). Published evidence on its performance and efficacy is limited. Available studies reveal a high rate of lost records that could limit its application. Objective To assess the efficacy of type 2 PSG and the rate of studies that must be repeated due to critical loss of signals. Methods prospective, descriptive study. Adult patients with suspected SDB were included. Unattended PSG was performed using portable equipment. 75 patients were connected at home and another 75 in the laboratory, without subsequent monitoring. Records were evaluated to determine the percentage of the night with adequate quality for each of the signals, considered as an evaluable signal for = 70% of the total recording time (TRT). The need to repeat the studies was also estimated. Results: 150 patients were recruited; 44% women; age 57.3 ± 15.4 years; BMI 29.4 ± 6.5. EEG and EOG signals were adequate in 149 records. Flow signal by pressure cannula was adequate in 146 and by thermistor in 67.8%. In only one study the signal of both effort bands were inadequate. Oximetry was lost in 4 cases. Ten tracings (6%) met the criteria for repetition; 8 hospital and 2 home. Conclusions Acceptable records were obtained in most unattended PSG studies, both at home and in the sleep laboratory. The rate of repetition of studies due to loss of signal was 6%, with failure in SaO2 or in flow signals being the main cause of the indication.","PeriodicalId":21848,"journal":{"name":"Sleep Science","volume":"57 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135249225","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}