Prevalence of Sleep Disorders and their Effects on Sleep Quality in Epileptic Patients.

摘要: INTRODUCTION Epilepsy is a complex pervasive neurobehavioral and social condition accompanied by wide range of comorbid conditions that can adversely affect the quality life patients. Sleep complaints are common among patients with epilepsy. The aim this study was to assess prevalence subjective sleep disturbances its effects on in epileptic METHODS In cross-sectional study, 152 consecutive controls were interviewed. We used Epworth Sleepiness Scale, Insomnia Severity Index, Berlin Questionnaire Pittsburg Quality Index measure excessive daytime sleepiness, insomnia, obstructive apnea quality. R estless leg syndrome diagnosed using three questions. RESULTS age, gender average total time similar control group. frequency sleepiness scale complaint maintenance higher than group (P<0.05). symptoms restless reported 32.3% 11.8% DISCUSSION Daytime difficulty maintenance, poor RLS appear be Further confirmatory studies needed objective detect underlying mechanisms disorders these