Factors Associated with Poor Sleep in Older Adults with Multiple Sclerosis

摘要: Canada has the highest rate of multiple sclerosis (MS) in world. Sleep disturbance individuals with MS is approximately four times higher than general population. This concerning given that poor sleep quality negatively affects one’s mental and physical well-being. The objectives this study are (1) to document prevalence problems a Canadian sample older living MS, (2) identify demographic clinical factors associated sleep, (3) investigate potential impact possible sleep-promoting sleep-interfering medications. secondary analysis related variables from survey health, lifestyle, aging study. consists 743 Canadians 55 years or diagnosis MS. We asked participants, “In past 2 weeks, how much have you been bothered by sleeping?” Overall, 43% patients reported sleeping. strongest associations were found between number comorbidities, clinically significant anxiety, greater perceived symptoms on functioning. prevalent Individuals who had levels anxiety roughly two more likely trouble sleeping when compared without anxiety. Efforts should focus early identification effective interventions for