Sleep medicine
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Due to the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) disease outbreak, social distancing measures were imposed to control the spread of the pandemic. However, isolation may affect negatively the psychological well-being and impair sleep quality. Our aim was to evaluate the sleep quality of respiratory patients during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. ⋯ Home confinement without working, female gender and SDB may predict a higher risk of reporting sleep difficulties. Medical support during major disasters should be strengthened and potentially delivered through telemedicine, as this comprehensive approach could reduce psychological distress and improve sleep quality.
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To provide a comprehensive overview of the measurement properties of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) used to assess sleep quality in adult patients with prevalent pain-related conditions. ⋯ CRD42019136623.
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To assess the prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of insomnia symptoms among Chinese adolescents and young adults affected by the outbreak of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19). ⋯ Results of this study revealed a high prevalence of sleep problems among adolescents and young adults during the COVID-19 epidemic, especially senior high school and college students, which were negatively associated with students' projections of trends in COVID-19. The adverse impact of COVID-19 was a risk factor for insomnia symptoms; as such, the government must devote more attention to sleep disorders in this patient population while combating COVID-19.
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Low adherence impairs the effectiveness of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), but knowledge on CPAP usage micro-patterns is mostly lacking. Thus, the aim of this study was to analyse usage micro-patterns among patients with suboptimal CPAP adherence. ⋯ CPAP usage micro-patterns are more fragmented among OSA patients with lower overall adherence. These patterns might result from impaired sleep quality, due to CPAP side effects, and device-associated problems.
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Sleep status can affect the body's immune status and mental health. This study aims to investigate the sleep status of Chinese residents during the outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and to evaluate its related risk factors. ⋯ During the outbreak of COVID-19, nearly one-fifth of participants had sleep disorders. It is necessary to pay more attention to people at high risk for sleep disturbances during the outbreak, adopt effective risk communication methods, enhance residents' rational understanding of COVID-19, and develop practical indoor exercise programs for general public to improve sleep quality.