Abordaje de los trastornos del sueño en los trastornos del neurodesarrollo / Treatment of sleep disorders in neurodevelopmental disorders

Resumen Los trastornos del sueño son frecuentes en niños y afectan al desarrollo neurológico, con importante repercusión cognitiva, emocional y conductual. Existe una alta prevalencia de trastornos del sueño (TS) en los trastornos del neurodesarrollo (TND), como trastorno del espectro autista (TEA) y trastorno por déficit de atención con hiperactividad (TDAH). Los TS en población pediá trica tienen una prevalencia del 6-25%, mientras que en los niños con TND esta cifra asciende al 50-80%. En los TND se observa un incremento de las dificultades para conciliar el sueño, de los despertares nocturnos y de la somnolencia diurna. Así mismo, presentan alteracio nes del ritmo circadiano y trastornos respiratorios del sueño. Como consecuencia se produce una reducción de la alerta para las actividades diarias con incremento de trastornos conductuales, problemas emocionales y dificultades académicas asociadas a disfunciones eje cutivas y de memoria. La evaluación del sueño debe formar parte sistemática en la valoración clínica de los niños con TND, con el fin de realizar un diagnóstico y un tratamiento adecuados a cada caso, permitiendo mejorar la calidad de vida del niño y de su familia.

Abstract Sleep disorders are common in children and affect neurological development with important cognitive, emotional and behavioral repercussions. There is a high prevalence of sleep disorders (SD) in neurodevelop mental disorders (NDD) such as autism spectrum dis order (ASD) and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Sleep disorders in pediatric population have a prevalence of 6-25%, while in children with NDD this number rises to 50-80%. In NDDs, higher rates of dif ficulties in falling asleep, nocturnal awakenings and daytime sleepiness are observed. Disturbances in the circadian rhythm as well as respiratory sleep disorders are also observed. Consequently, there is a decrease in alertness for daytime activities with increased be havioral disorders, emotional problems and academic difficulties associated with executive and memory dys functions. Sleep assessment has to be a systemic part in the clinical evaluation of children with NDDs, so as to give a convenient diagnosis and treatment in each case, allowing to improve the quality of life of children and their families.

A pilot randomised control study to investigate the effect of the South African Adolescence Group Sleep Intervention (SAASI) on adolescent sleep and PTSD.

Background: Trauma exposure prevalence and consequent post-traumatic stress disorder among South African adolescents are significant. Sleep disturbances are among the most frequently reported difficulties faced by those dealing with PTSD. The current study examined the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of the South African Adolescence Group Sleep Intervention on PTSD symptom severity and sleep disturbance.Method: Sixty-one adolescents with PTSD diagnoses and sleep disturbance were randomly assigned (1:1) to one individual and four group sessions of a sleep intervention (SAASI) or a control group. Participants completed the Child PTSD symptom scale for DSM5 (CPSS-5) and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) among other sleep and psychiatric measures. The trial was registered on the Pan African Trial Registry (PACTR202208559723690).Results: There was a significant but similar decrease in PSQI scores in both groups over time indicating no overall intervention effect (Wald test = -2.18, p = .029), mean slope = -0.2 (95% CI: -0.37 to -0.02) (p = .583). On the CPSS-5, interaction between groups was also not significant (p = .291). Despite this overall finding, the mean difference in CPSS-SR-5 scores increased over time, with the difference between groups post-treatment -9.10 (95%CI: -18.00 to -0.21), p = .045 and the 1-month follow-up contrast - 11.22 (95%CI: -22.43 to -0.03), p = .049 suggesting that PTSD symptom severity decreased more in the intervention group than the control group. The dropout rate was higher than expected for both the intervention (n = 10; 32%) and control (n = 8; 26.7%) groups. Dropout were mostly school commitments or travel related.Conclusions: Early findings suggest a trend towards dual improvement in sleep quality and PTSD symptom severity in adolescents with a sleep disturbance and PTSD receiving a group sleep intervention (SAASI). Further investigation in a properly powered RCT with detailed retention planning is indicated.

A four-week group sleep intervention seems feasible in adolescents with PTSD and sleep disturbances in a low-resource South African setting.Utilising less specialised mental health resources such as nurses and counsellors in intervention delivery was feasible and effective.Preliminary results are promising and support further research to establish the efficacy of the intervention.

Covid-19 e as condições de saúde de fisioterapeutas baianos atuantes na linha de frente: um estudo observacional / COVID-19 and the health conditions of frontline physical therapists in Bahia: an observational study / COVID-19 y las condiciones de salud de los fisioterapeutas de primera línea de Bahía: un estudio observacional

Durante a pandemia de covid-19, os profissionais de saúde que atuaram na linha de frente viveram um cenário desafiador, com constante risco de infecção pelo SARS-CoV-2, uma demanda de trabalho aumentada e muitas incertezas. O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar as repercussões da covid-19 na saúde de fisioterapeutas baianos atuantes na linha de frente no ambiente hospitalar. Fisioterapeutas baianos participaram deste estudo, respondendo questões referentes aos seus dados sociodemográficos, à qualidade do sono e aos sintomas de ansiedade e depressão, através de um formulário eletrônico (Google Forms). Responderam ao formulário 38 fisioterapeutas residentes em Salvador (BA). A metade deles atua em Unidades de Terapia Intensiva (UTI) e, destes, 65% são trabalhadores do setor privado. Além disso, 68% foram infectados pelo SARS-CoV-2 uma ou mais vezes. O constante medo de infectar seus familiares foi declarado por 77,3% deles e, após o expediente, 36% dos profissionais apresentavam exaustão emocional; 34,2%, estresse psicológico; e 26%, cansaço físico. Os fisioterapeutas baianos relataram que durante a pandemia de covid-19 houve grandes desafios no local de trabalho, como o medo de adoecer e de transmitir a doença e, sobretudo, o medo da morte. O cansaço e o estresse psicológico foram constantes na prática profissional, mas, apesar disso, a maioria dos fisioterapeutas sentiu satisfação por ter atuado de forma tão indispensável em um momento delicado e único.

During COVID-19, health services and professionals who worked on the front line experienced a challenging scenario with a constant risk of infection by SARS-CoV-2, an increased demand for work, and many uncertainties. This study analyzed the repercussions of COVID-19 on the health of Bahian physical therapists working on the hospital front line. Bahian physical therapists participated in this study, answering questions related to their sociodemographic data, sleep quality, and symptoms of anxiety and depression by an electronic form (Google Forms). Overall, 38 physiotherapists living in Salvador (Bahia) answered this form. In total, 50% worked in Intensive Care Units (ICUs); 65%, in the private sector, and 68% suffered infection from SARS-CoV-2 one or more times. This study found that 77.3% of participants reported the constant fear of infecting their family members and 36% showed emotional exhaustion after working hours; 34.2%, psychological stress; and 26%, physical fatigue. Bahian physical therapists reported that COVID-19 brought major confrontations in the workplace, such as the fear of getting sick and transmitting the disease and, above all, death. Fatigue and psychological stress remained constant in the professional practice, but, despite this, most physical therapists felt satisfied for having acted in such an indispensable way in a delicate and unique moment.

Durante la pandemia de la COVID-19, los profesionales de la salud que trabajaban en primera línea vivieron un escenario desafiante, con un riesgo constante de infección por SARS-CoV-2, una mayor demanda de trabajo y muchas incertidumbres. El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar las repercusiones de la COVID-19 en la salud de los fisioterapeutas de Bahía, Brasil, que trabajan en primera línea en el ambiente hospitalario. En este estudio participaron 38 fisioterapeutas residentes en Salvador (Bahía, Brasil) que respondieron a un cuestionario electrónico (Google Forms) con preguntas relacionadas a sus datos sociodemográficos, calidad del sueño y síntomas de ansiedad y depresión. El 50% de ellos trabajan en Unidades de Cuidados Intensivos (UCI) y, de estos, el 65% pertenecen al sector privado. El 68% se ha infectado con el SARS-CoV-2 una o más veces. El miedo constante a contagiar a sus familiares fue declarado por el 77,3% de ellos, y después de la jornada laboral, el 36% de los profesionales presentaron agotamiento emocional; el 34,2%, estrés psicológico; y el 26%, fatiga física. Los fisioterapeutas de Bahía relataron que durante la pandemia de la COVID-19 hubo grandes retos en el lugar de trabajo, como el miedo a enfermarse y transmitir la enfermedad y, sobre todo, el miedo a la muerte. Aunque el cansancio y el estrés psicológico fueron constantes en la práctica profesional, la mayoría de los fisioterapeutas sintieron satisfacción por haber actuado de manera tan indispensable en un momento delicado y único.

Una Caracterización de la Arquitectura del Sueño en Adultos con Bruxismo del Sueño: Un Estudio Descriptivo Retrospectivo / Characterization of Sleep Architecture in Adults with Sleep Bruxism: A Retrospective Descriptive Study

Objetivo: Caracterizar la arquitectura del sueño en un grupo poblacional de adultos con bruxismo del sueño, en forma general y según sexo.Materiales y método: Estudio descriptivo retrospectivo, con un muestreo por intención de 33 polisomnografías que identificaban sujetos con bruxismo del sueño, según el “cut off” sugerido por Lavigne et al (25 eventos /hora), entre los años 2011-2019. Se consideraron las variables sexo, edad, peso, talla e índice de masa corporal (IMC). Se determinó la arquitectura del sueño en cuanto a duración de las etapas del sueño, micro despertares y eventos de bruxismo. Se realizó un análisis descriptivo de las variables y se compraron los resultados entre los sexos.Resultados: En el grupo poblacional 64% eran mujeres y 36% hombres. El promedio de edad fue de 32.5 años, de talla 1.65, de peso 68 kg, con un IMC promedio de 24.89 (peso normal). Los sujetos tuvieron un promedio de 387.6 horas de sueño, 270 minutos en NMOR y 10.8 en MOR, con un promedio de 50 micro despertares durante la noche y de 48.64 eventos de bruxismo por hora. Según sexo los valores en minutos fueron (p>0.05): NMOR (H: 316.2 – M:256.8); MOR (H: 105 – M:104.4); microdespertares (H :58.9 – M: 45.1); Eventos de BS/hora: (H:48.6 – M: 46.6) Los sujetos con BS durmieron, en promedio, un mayor número de minutos en decúbito lateral (196,59).Conclusión: Los sujetos con BS registran determinadas características en la arquitectura del sueño que deben considerarse. No hubo diferencia en la arquitectura del sueño según sexo. (AU)

Objective: To characterize sleep architecture in a population group of adults with sleep bruxism, in general and by sex. Materials and method: Retrospective descriptive study, with intentional sampling of 33 polysomnographies that identified subjects with sleep bruxism,according to the “cut off” suggested by Lavigne et al (25 events /hour/), between the years 2011-2019. The variables sex, age, weight, height and body mass index (BMI) were considered. Sleep architecture was determined in terms of duration of sleep stages, micro-awakenings, and bruxism events. A descriptive anlysis of the variables was carried out and the results were compared between the sexes.Results: In the population group, 64% were women and 36% men. The average age was 32.5 years, height 1.65 m, weight 68 kg, with an average BMI of 24.89 (normal weight). Subjects had an average of 387.6 minutes of sleep, 270 minutes in non-rapid eye movement (NREM) and 10.8 in rapid eye movement (REM), with an average of 50 micro-awakenings during the night and 48.64 bruxism events per hour. According to sex, the values in minutes were: NMOR (H:316.2 – M:256.8); MOR (H:105 – M:104.4); microawakenings (H:58.9 – M:45.1); BS events/hour: (H:48.6 – M: 46.6), no significant differences were found between them (p>0.05). Subjects with BS slept, on average, a greater number of minutes in the lateral decubitus position (196.59). Conclusion: Subjects with BS register certain characteristics in their sleep architecture that must be considered. There was no difference in sleeparchitecture according to sex.(AU)

Melatonina en trastornos del sueño: comparación de distintos productos y revisión bibliográfica / Melatonin in sleep disorders. comparison of different products and literature review

Introducción: los trastornos del sueño en Pediatría son un problema creciente. La melatonina es el producto de elección y es común recibir publicidad de múltiples productos que la contienen. En este texto se lleva a cabo un análisis comparativo de los mismos, examinando la evidencia científica más reciente, con el fin de determinar si está justificado o no su uso. Métodos: se ha realizado un estudio descriptivo de los productos que contenían melatonina comercializados en España, de venta en farmacias y dirigidos a la población pediátrica. Posteriormente, se ha llevado a cabo una revisión de documentos sobre el uso de melatonina en niños y sobre cada componente extra presente en los productos recogidos. Resultados: se analizaron 53 productos. La forma de administración mayoritaria fue en gotas o mililitros. La dosis recomendada habitual de melatonina fue de 1 mg al día. El componente añadido más frecuente registrado fue la vitamina B6, y melisa y pasiflora fueron las plantas más utilizadas. Ninguno de los productos estaba catalogado como fármaco por la Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios (AEMPS) y tampoco se encontró en la publicidad de ninguno referencias bibliográficas. Conclusiones: aunque es conocida la eficacia de la melatonina en trastornos del sueño, actualmente no hay un consenso sobre su dosis eficaz en edad pediátrica. Las sustancias que más frecuentemente se asocian a melatonina cuentan con poca bibliografía que respalde sus resultados sobre el sueño, además de que para ellas tampoco existen, de momento, dosis estandarizadas para la población infantil. (AU)

Introduction: sleep disorders in paediatrics are a growing problem. Melatonin is the drug of choice and it is common to receive advertising for multiple products containing melatonin in primary care. In this paper, a comparative analysis of these products is carried out, examining the most recent scientific evidence, in order to determine whether their use is justified or not. Methods: a descriptive study was conducted on melatonin-containing products sold in pharmacies in Spain and aimed at the paediatric population. Subsequently, a systematic review of documents on the use of melatonin in children and on each extra component present in the products collected was carried out. Results: fifty-three products were analysed. The most common form of administration was drops or millilitres. The usual recommended dose of melatonin was 1 mg per day. The most frequently reported added component was vitamin B6, and lemon balm and passionflower were the most frequently used herbs. None of the products were specifically listed in the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products, and no bibliographical references were found in the advertising of any of the products. Conclusions: although the efficacy of melatonin in sleep disorders is well known, there is currently no consensus on its effective dose in children. The substances most frequently associated with melatonin have little literature to support their results in sleep, and there are no standardised doses for them either, or doses lower than these are used due to a lack of studies in the paediatric population. (AU)

La long covid y su impacto en el funcionamiento mental / [The long covid and its impact on mental functioning]

La Covid-19 es una enfermedad causada por el virus SARS-Cov-2. Más allá de los síntomas respiratorios característicos de la enfermedad, se produce una afectación multisistémica, que incluye al Sistema Nervioso Central (SNC). El 15.2% de las personas infectadas experimentan la persistencia de los síntomas o el desarrollo de nuevos síntomas relacionados con la infección tras la recuperación de la fase aguda. La fatiga y el deterioro cognitivo destacan entre los síntomas principales de las personas con Long Covid/Covid Persistente, quienes refieren sobre todo dificultades atencionales, mnésicas y ejecutivas. Este conjunto de síntomas cognitivos ha recibido el término de “niebla mental”. Todo ello, junto a las alteraciones psicopatológicas - ansiedad, depresión y/o trastornos del sueño - tiene un impacto significativo en el funcionamiento diario y en la calidad de vida de las personas afectadas. El progreso en el conocimiento de los síntomas mentales de la Long Covid es imprescindible para diseñar intervenciones terapéuticas. Su reconocimiento también es importante en la valoración de la capacidad laboral. El objetivo de esta revisión es presentar de forma didáctica la información disponible sobre disfunción cognitiva y alteraciones psicopatológicas post Covid-19. (AU)

Covid-19 is a disease caused by the SARSCov-2 virus. Beyond the respiratory symp toms characteristic of the disease, there is multisystem involvement, including the Central Nervous System (CNS). 15.2% of infected people experience persistence of symptoms or development of new infection-related symptoms after recovery from the acute phase. Fatigue and cognitive impairment are among the main symptoms of people with Long Covid/Persistent Covid, who report mainly attentional, memory and executive difficulties. This set of cognitive symptoms has been given the term "brain fog". Together with psychopathological disturbances - anxiety, depression and/or sleep disorders - they have a significant impact on the daily functioning and quality of life of those affected. Progress in the knowledge of the mental symptoms of Long Covid is essential to design therapeutic interventions. Their recognition is also important in the assessment of work capacity. The aim of this review is to present in a didactic way the available information on cognitive dysfunction and psychopathological alterations post Covid-19. (AU)

Sleep disorders in patients with multiple sclerosis in Spain / Trastornos del sueño en pacientes con esclerosis múltiple en España

Objective This study assesses the presence of sleep disturbances and their relationship with clinical and demographic variables in patients with MS, with a view to establishing correlations between the different variables and the frequency of sleep disturbances. Methods The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was used to detect sleep disorders. We contacted patients treated at the MS unit and distributed a questionnaire (PSQI) to 221 patients, receiving 142 usable questionnaires between 8 and 30 September 2019. Results The prevalence of patients with sleep disturbances in our study was 74.7% (73.7% in women and 76.8% in men). Therefore, sleep disorders are pervasive in patients with MS, with 3 out of 4 patients experiencing them, a higher rate than that observed in the population without the disease. The frequency of sleep disorders gradually increased in line with age. In the 2 age groups analyzed, 44–54 years and 55–68 years, the proportion of moderate and severe sleep disorders was 42.8% and 53.9%, respectively. Moderate and severe sleep disturbances were observed in 27.5%, 44.7%, and 58.3% of patients with Expanded Disability Status Scale scores of 0–3, 3–6, and >6, respectively. Conclusion Our results indicate that sleep disorders are more common in patients with MS than in other populations. Patients with secondary progressive forms of MS more frequently present sleep disturbances, while patients with primary progressive forms report them less frequently. Age and degree of disability were positively correlated with the prevalence and severity of sleep disorders in MS patients. (AU)

Objetivo Evaluamos la presencia de alteraciones del sueño en pacientes con EM y su relación con variables clínicas y demográficas en esta población para establecer correlaciones entre diversas variables y la frecuencia de trastornos del sueño. Métodos Se utilizó el Índice de Calidad de Sueño de Pittsburgh para identificar la presencia de trastornos del sueño. Distribuimos el cuestionario a 221 pacientes de nuestra unidad de EM, y recibimos respuesta de 142 de ellos entre el 8 y el 30 de septiembre de 2019. Resultados En nuestra muestra, el 74,7% de los pacientes presentaban trastornos del sueño (73,7% de las mujeres y 76,8% de los hombres). Nuestros resultados muestran que los trastornos del sueño están muy presentes en la EM, detectándose en 3 de cada 4 pacientes, lo que supone una proporción mayor que en la población general. La presencia de trastornos del sueño aumenta con la edad. En los 2 grupos etarios analizados (44-54 años y 55-68 años), la proporción de pacientes con trastornos del sueño moderados o graves fue del 42,8% y el 53,9%, respectivamente. El 27,5%, el 44,7% y el 58,3% de los pacientes con puntuaciones de 0-3, 3-6 y >6 puntos en la Escala Expandida del Estado de Discapacidad, respectivamente, presentaron trastornos del sueño moderados o graves. Conclusión Nuestros resultados indican que los trastornos del sueño son más prevalentes en los pacientes con EM que en otras poblaciones. Dichos trastornos son más frecuentes en pacientes con EM secundaria progresiva que en pacientes con la forma primaria progresiva. La edad y el grado de discapacidad mostraron una correlación positiva con la prevalencia y la gravedad de los trastornos del sueño. (AU)

Sleep disorders in patients with multiple sclerosis in Spain / Trastornos del sueño en pacientes con esclerosis múltiple en España

Objective This study assesses the presence of sleep disturbances and their relationship with clinical and demographic variables in patients with MS, with a view to establishing correlations between the different variables and the frequency of sleep disturbances. Methods The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was used to detect sleep disorders. We contacted patients treated at the MS unit and distributed a questionnaire (PSQI) to 221 patients, receiving 142 usable questionnaires between 8 and 30 September 2019. Results The prevalence of patients with sleep disturbances in our study was 74.7% (73.7% in women and 76.8% in men). Therefore, sleep disorders are pervasive in patients with MS, with 3 out of 4 patients experiencing them, a higher rate than that observed in the population without the disease. The frequency of sleep disorders gradually increased in line with age. In the 2 age groups analyzed, 44–54 years and 55–68 years, the proportion of moderate and severe sleep disorders was 42.8% and 53.9%, respectively. Moderate and severe sleep disturbances were observed in 27.5%, 44.7%, and 58.3% of patients with Expanded Disability Status Scale scores of 0–3, 3–6, and >6, respectively. Conclusion Our results indicate that sleep disorders are more common in patients with MS than in other populations. Patients with secondary progressive forms of MS more frequently present sleep disturbances, while patients with primary progressive forms report them less frequently. Age and degree of disability were positively correlated with the prevalence and severity of sleep disorders in MS patients. (AU)

Objetivo Evaluamos la presencia de alteraciones del sueño en pacientes con EM y su relación con variables clínicas y demográficas en esta población para establecer correlaciones entre diversas variables y la frecuencia de trastornos del sueño. Métodos Se utilizó el Índice de Calidad de Sueño de Pittsburgh para identificar la presencia de trastornos del sueño. Distribuimos el cuestionario a 221 pacientes de nuestra unidad de EM, y recibimos respuesta de 142 de ellos entre el 8 y el 30 de septiembre de 2019. Resultados En nuestra muestra, el 74,7% de los pacientes presentaban trastornos del sueño (73,7% de las mujeres y 76,8% de los hombres). Nuestros resultados muestran que los trastornos del sueño están muy presentes en la EM, detectándose en 3 de cada 4 pacientes, lo que supone una proporción mayor que en la población general. La presencia de trastornos del sueño aumenta con la edad. En los 2 grupos etarios analizados (44-54 años y 55-68 años), la proporción de pacientes con trastornos del sueño moderados o graves fue del 42,8% y el 53,9%, respectivamente. El 27,5%, el 44,7% y el 58,3% de los pacientes con puntuaciones de 0-3, 3-6 y >6 puntos en la Escala Expandida del Estado de Discapacidad, respectivamente, presentaron trastornos del sueño moderados o graves. Conclusión Nuestros resultados indican que los trastornos del sueño son más prevalentes en los pacientes con EM que en otras poblaciones. Dichos trastornos son más frecuentes en pacientes con EM secundaria progresiva que en pacientes con la forma primaria progresiva. La edad y el grado de discapacidad mostraron una correlación positiva con la prevalencia y la gravedad de los trastornos del sueño. (AU)

Children and adolescents hospitalized with chronic conditions: sleep patterns, resilience and quality of life / Niños y adolescentes hospitalizados con enfermedades crónicas: patrón de sueño, resiliencia y calidad de vida / Crianças e adolescentes hospitalizados com condições crônicas: padrão de sono, resiliência e qualidade de vida

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the sleep pattern of children and adolescents with chronic conditions during hospitalization and correlate it with resilience, quality of life, clinical and sociodemographic data. Method: Quantitative, descriptive and cross-sectional study. Data collection took place between May 2022 and January 2023, with children and adolescents with chronic conditions from two hospitals in Rio de Janeiro. The instruments used were the Actigraph, Sandra Prince-Embury's Resilience Scale for Children and Adolescents and the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics and correlation tests. Results: 40 hospitalized children and adolescents between the ages of nine and 18 took part. The results showed compromised sleep, especially in terms of duration and time awake after sleep onset. Quality of life scores were low and resilience levels were classified as medium to high. Correlations were found between resilience and sleep. In addition, sleep was influenced by diagnosis and treatment. Conclusion: Children and adolescents hospitalized with chronic conditions experience significant sleep disturbances and have a low quality of life, but have satisfactory levels of resilience.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Evaluar el patrón de sueño de niños y adolescentes con enfermedades crónicas durante la hospitalización y correlacionarlo con la resiliencia, la calidad de vida y los datos clínicos y sociodemográficos. Método: Estudio cuantitativo, descriptivo y transversal. La recolección de datos se realizó entre mayo de 2022 y enero de 2023, con niños y adolescentes con condiciones crónicas de dos hospitales de Río de Janeiro. Los instrumentos utilizados fueron el Actigraph, la Escala de Resiliencia para Niños y Adolescentes de Sandra Prince-Embury y el Inventario Pediátrico de Calidad de Vida. El análisis de los datos incluyó estadística descriptiva y pruebas de correlación. Resultados: Participaron 40 niños y adolescentes hospitalizados de entre 9 y 18 años. Los resultados mostraron un sueño comprometido, especialmente en términos de duración y tiempo despierto tras el inicio del sueño. Las puntuaciones de calidad de vida fueron bajas y los niveles de resiliencia se clasificaron entre medios y altos. Se hallaron correlaciones entre la resiliencia y el sueño. Además, el diagnóstico y el tratamiento influyeron en el sueño. Conclusión: Los niños y adolescentes hospitalizados con enfermedades crónicas experimentan alteraciones significativas del sueño y tienen una baja calidad de vida, pero presentan niveles satisfactorios de resiliencia.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar o padrão de sono de crianças e adolescentes com condições crônicas durante a hospitalização e correlacioná-lo com resiliência, qualidade de vida, dados clínicos e sociodemográficos. Método: Estudo quantitativo, descrito e transversal. A coleta de dados ocorreu entre maio de 2022 e janeiro de 2023, com crianças e adolescentes com condições crônicas de dois hospitais do Rio de Janeiro. Os instrumentos utilizados foram o Actigraph, Escala de Resiliência para Crianças e Adolescentes de Sandra Prince-Embury e Inventário Pediátrico de Qualidade de Vida. A análise dos dados envolveu estatística descritiva e teste de correlação. Resultados: Participaram 40 crianças e adolescentes hospitalizados entre nove e 18 anos. Os resultados mostraram sono comprometido, principalmente nos quesitos duração e tempo acordado após início do sono. Os escores para qualidade de vida foram baixos e níveis de resiliência classificados entre médio e alto. Foram encontradas correlações entre resiliência e sono. Além disso, o sono foi influenciado pelo diagnóstico e pelo tratamento. Conclusão: Crianças e adolescentes hospitalizados com condições crônicas vivenciam importantes distúrbios do sono e possuem baixa qualidade de vida, mas apresentam níveis satisfatórios de resiliência.

Avaliação da qualidade do sono em profissionais de saúde da emergência / Evaluación de la calidad del sueño en profesionales de la salud de emergencia / Sleep quality assessment in emergency health professionals

Resumo Objetivo Avaliar a qualidade do sono de profissionais dos serviços de emergência e sua associação com o nível de fadiga e qualidade de vida. Métodos Estudo descritivo, transversal e correlacional, realizado nas unidades do Serviço de Atendimento Móvel de Urgência (SAMU) e na Unidade de Pronto Atendimento (UPA), no ano de 2021, com 108 participantes. Para avaliação da qualidade do sono, foi utilizado o Índice de Qualidade do Sono de Pittsburgh versão Brasileira (PSQI-BR); para avaliação da Fadiga, foi utilizada a Escala de Fadiga de Chalder, em conjunto com a Escala de Necessidade de Descanso (ENEDE); e para avaliação da qualidade de vida, foi utilizado o World Health Organization Quality of Life Brief Version (WHOQOL-bref), sendo que os instrumentos utilizados foram adaptados para a língua portuguesa em estudos anteriores. Foram aplicados testes de associação para a análise estatística, tendo sido utilizados o Teste Qui-Quadrado de Pearson, o Teste U Mann-Whitney ou Kruskal Wallis e a correlação de Spearman. Valores de p <0,05 foram considerados como significativos. Resultados Foi identificado que 72,2% dos participantes apresentaram má qualidade do sono e 75,9% estavam fadigados. Foi observada associação significativa entre a qualidade do sono e a fadiga, a necessidade de descanso e a qualidade de vida. Conclusão Foi identificado que os profissionais de saúde que trabalham em serviço de urgência e emergência apresentam má qualidade do sono e de vida e níveis elevados de fadiga e necessidade de descanso, o que pode impactar diretamente suas atividades pessoais e profissionais.

Resumen Objetivo Evaluar la calidad del sueño de profesionales de los servicios de emergencia y su relación con el nivel de fatiga y calidad de vida. Métodos Estudio descriptivo, transversal y correlacional, realizado en las unidades del Servicio de Atención Móbil de Urgencia (SAMU) y en la Unidad de Pronta Atención (UPA), en el año 2021, con 108 participantes. Para evaluar la calidad del sueño, se utilizó el Índice de Calidad del Sueño de Pittsburgh, versión brasileña (PSQI-BR). Para evaluar la fatiga, se utilizó la Escala de Fatiga de Chalder, junto con la Escala de Necesidad de Descanso (ENEDE). Para evaluar la calidad de vida, se utilizó el World Health Organization Quality of Life Brief Version (WHOQOL-bref). Los instrumentos utilizados fueron adaptados al idioma portugués en estudios anteriores. Se aplicaron pruebas de asociación para el análisis estadístico, para lo cual se utilizó la Prueba χ2 de Pearson, la Prueba U de Mann-Whitney o la prueba de Kruskal-Wallis y la correlación de Spearman. Se consideraron valores de p<0,05 como significativos. Resultados Se identificó que el 72,2 % de los participantes presentó una mala calidad de sueño y el 75,9 % tenía fatiga. Se observó una asociación significativa entre la calidad del sueño y la fatiga, la necesidad de descanso y la calidad de vida. Conclusión Se identificó que los profesionales de la salud que trabajan en servicios de urgencia y emergencia presentaron mala calidad de sueño y de vida y niveles elevados de fatiga y necesidad de descanso, lo que puede impactar directamente en sus actividades personales y profesionales.

Abstract Objective To assess emergency service professionals' sleep quality and its association with the level of fatigue and quality of life. Methods A descriptive, cross-sectional and correlational study, carried out in the units of the Mobile Emergency Care Service (SAMU) and in the Emergency Care Unit (ECU), in 2021, with 108 participants. To assess sleep quality, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Brazilian version (PSQI-BR), was used; to assess fatigue, the Chalder Fatigue Scale was used, together with the Need for Recovery Scale (NFR); and to assess quality of life, the World Health Organization Quality of Life Brief Version (WHOQOL-bref) was used, and the instruments used were adapted to Portuguese in previous studies. Association tests were applied for statistical analysis, using Pearson's chi-square test, Mann-Whitney U test or Kruskal Wallis and Spearman's correlation. P-values <0.05 were considered significant. Results It was identified that 72.2% of participants had poor sleep quality and 75.9% were fatigued. A significant association was observed between sleep quality and fatigue, the need for recovery and quality of life. Conclusion It was identified that health professionals working in emergency services have poor sleep quality and life, and high levels of fatigue and need for recovery, which can directly impact their personal and professional activities.

Sleep disorders in patients with multiple sclerosis in Spain.

OBJECTIVE: This study assesses the presence of sleep disturbances and their relationship with clinical and demographic variables in patients with MS, with a view to establishing correlations between the different variables and the frequency of sleep disturbances. METHODS: The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was used to detect sleep disorders. We contacted patients treated at the MS unit and distributed a questionnaire (PSQI) to 221 patients, receiving 142 usable questionnaires between 8 and 30 September 2019. RESULTS: The prevalence of patients with sleep disturbances in our study was 74.7% (73.7% in women and 76.8% in men). Therefore, sleep disorders are pervasive in patients with MS, with 3 out of 4 patients experiencing them, a higher rate than that observed in the population without the disease. The frequency of sleep disorders gradually increased in line with age. In the 2 age groups analyzed, 44-54 years and 55-68 years, the proportion of moderate and severe sleep disorders was 42.8% and 53.9%, respectively. Moderate and severe sleep disturbances were observed in 27.5%, 44.7%, and 58.3% of patients with Expanded Disability Status Scale scores of 0-3, 3-6, and >6, respectively. CONCLUSION: Our results indicate that sleep disorders are more common in patients with MS than in other populations. Patients with secondary progressive forms of MS more frequently present sleep disturbances, while patients with primary progressive forms report them less frequently. Age and degree of disability were positively correlated with the prevalence and severity of sleep disorders in MS patients.

EL SUEÑO EN ESTUDIANTES DE ENFERMERÍA EN UNA UNIVERSIDAD DEL SUR DE CHILE / SLEEP IN NURSING STUDENTS AT A UNIVERSITY IN SOUTHERN CHILE

El sueño es una función y necesidad básica en el ser humano; permite el descanso de la mente y cuerpo, recuperar energías y restablecer funciones para un buen rendimiento. Los trastornos del sueño pueden desencadenar problemas gástricos, cardiovasculares, cognitivas, desequilibrio en el rendimiento académico, alterando negativamente la capacidad de concentración, aprendizaje, memoria; dormir poco se asocia a fatiga y disminución de las capacidades cognitivas y motoras durante el día. Las demandas sociales, familiares y académicas de estudiantes universitarios los hace adoptar patrones de sueño irregulares, dando lugar a cambios en el hábito del sueño, especialmente en el contexto de la pandemia por COVID-19, debido al incremento de horas de conexión tele presencial y el uso de aparatos electrónicos para sus actividades académicas. Por ello el presente estudio evaluado y aprobado por Comité De Ética, certificado ORD: Nº 145- 2021/RevOct.2021, pretende describir la calidad del sueño en estudiantes de Enfermería en una Universidad del sur de Chile durante el segundo semestre del 2021; aplicando el Índice de Calidad de Sueño de Pittsburgh a 165 estudiantes de primero a quinto año, a través de un estudio de tipo cuantitativo, observacional, descriptivo, de secuencia transversal, con muestreo probabilístico estratificado y con afijación simple. Solo el 12% de los estudiantes de Enfermería presentó óptima calidad del sueño; el 64% sugiere problemas de sueño y el 24% se acercan a una peor calidad de sueño. La existencia de una alta prevalencia de la mala calidad del sueño indica la necesidad de adquirir una buena higiene del sueño que permita el descanso adecuado y necesario para realizar sus actividades de manera óptima.

Sleep is a basic function and need in humans; it allows the brain and body to rest, recover energy, and restore functions for good performance. Sleep disorders can trigger gastric, cardiovascular, and cognitive problems, as well as affect academic performanceby negatively altering the ability to concentrate, learn, and recall. Insufficient sleep is associated with fatigue and decreased cognitive and motor skills during the day. The social, family, and academic demands of university students often make them adopt irregular sleep patterns, leading to changes in sleep habits. This was especially true during the COVID-19 pandemic, due to the increase in hours of online connection and the use of electronic devices for academic activities. This study, evaluated and approved by the Ethics Committee, certified ORD: Nº 145- 2021/RevOct.2021, aims to describe the quality of sleep in Nursing students at a university in southern Chile during the second semester of 2021. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index was administered to 165 first-year to fifth-year Nursing students, through a quantitative, observational, descriptive, cross-sectional sequence study, with stratified probabilistic sampling and simple assignment. Only 12% of Nursing students had optimal sleep quality; 64% suggest sleep problems and 24% indicated a worse quality of sleep. The high prevalence of poor sleep quality indicates the need for students to adopt good sleep hygiene that allows adequate and necessary rest for optimal academic performance.

Efficacy of Roncolab mobile application for diagnosing the primary sign of sleep-disordered breathing (snoring) in children / Eficacia de la aplicación móvil Roncolab para el diagnóstico de signo primario de trastorno respiratorio del sueño (ronquido) en niños

ABSTRACT Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is a group of disorders associated with breathing anomalies during sleep. Easily detectable by sound, snoring is one of the most common manifestations and the main sign of SDB. Snoring is characteristic of breathing sound during sleep, without apnea, hypoventilation, or interrupted sleep. It may reduce the percentage of sleep and increase microarousals due to breathing effort or gas exchange. A range of questionnaires have been validated and adapted to the pediatric population to screen for patients who require laboratory testing. The Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire (PSQ) screens for SDB and identifies primary signs such as snoring. RoncoLab is a mobile application that records and measures snoring intensity and frequency Aim To compare the RoncoLab app and the PSQ regarding how efficiently they diagnose snoring Materials and Method This was an observational, analytical study of 31 children aged 7 to 11 years who visited the pediatric dental clinic at Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Mexico (BUAP). The PSQ was applied to diagnose SDB. Guardians were then instructed on how to download and use the mobile application to record data while the child was sleeping at home. Agreement between RoncoLab and the PSQ was analyzed statistically by Cohen's Kappa index at 95% confidence level Results The Kappa index for identification of primary snoring was 0.743 (p<0.05). App sensitivity was 0.92, and specificity 0.82 Conclusion There is good agreement between PSQ and RoncoLab for diagnosing primary snoring, with acceptable sensitivity and specificity.

RESUMEN Los trastornos respiratorios del sueño (TRS) son un grupo de padecimientos asociados con anormalidades respiratorias del sueño. Una de las manifestaciones más comunes es el ronquido; signo fácil de detectar por el ruido que emite y se considera como el signo principal. Este trastorno es característico del ruido respiratorio durante el sueño, sin apneas, hipoventilación, ni interrupciones del sueño. Este puede ocasionar disminución del porcentaje del sueño y aumentar los microdespertares, esto debido al esfuerzo respiratorio o al intercambio de gases. En la actualidad existen cuestionarios validados y adaptados para la población pediátrica útiles como herramienta clínica para el tamizaje y selección de pacientes que requieran pruebas de laboratorio. El Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire (PSQ) permite el cribado de TRS e identificación de signos primarios como el ronquido. RoncoLab es una aplicación móvil que registra y mide la intensidad y frecuencia del ronquido. Objetivo Comparar la eficacia del diagnóstico del ronquido por medio del RoncoLab contrastado con el PSQ Materiales y Método Estudio observacional, analítico, en el cual se incluyeron 31 niños de 7 a 11 años, que acudieron a la clínica de odontopediatría de la Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, México (BUAP) Se aplicó el PSQ a los 31 niños para el diagnóstico de TRS, después se le instruyó al tutor como descargar y utilizar la aplicación móvil para registrar los datos obtenidos en las horas de sueño en casa. El análisis estadístico de concordancia entre los instrumentos diagnósticos se realizó con el Índice Kappa de Cohen a un nivel de confianza del 95% Resultados El Índice de Kappa para la identificación de los ronquidos primarios fue de 0.743 (p<0.05). La sensibilidad de la aplicación fue de 0.92, mientras la especificidad fue de 0.82 Conclusión Existe buena concordancia entre el PSQ y el RoncoLab en el diagnóstico de ronquido primario, con sensibilidad y especificidad aceptable.

Substance use and mental health of Brazilian truck drivers / Consumo de sustancias y salud mental de los camioneros brasileños

Objetivo: evaluar el uso de sustancias y la salud mental de los camioneros brasileños, y cómo estos impactan en sus comportamientos re-lacionados con la conducción. Métodos: estudiotransversal realizado con 235 camioneros en Brasil. Resultados: Los conductores que condujeron des-pués de beber eran fumadores, sufrieron agresiones y experimentaron an-siedad. Las fallas en la conducción se asociaron con la conducción después de beber y han sufrido agresiones. Los errores se asociaron con la altera-ción del sueño y la participación en accidentes que tuvieron víctimas. Las infracciones fueron mayores entre quienes condujeron después de beber, consumieron drogas, tenían ansiedad y problemas de sueño. Conclusión: El uso de sustancias, la salud mental, la somnolencia y la violencia están inter-relacionados para los camioneros brasileños.(AU)

Objective: to evaluate the substance use and mental health of Bra-zilian truck drivers, how these impact on their driving-related behaviors.Methods: cross-sectional study conducted with 235 truck drivers in Brazil. Results: The drivers who drove after drinking were smokers, suffered as-saults and experienced anxiety. Lapses in driving were associated with driv-ing after drinking and have suffered assaults. Errors were associated with impaired sleep and being involved in accidents that had victims. Violations were greater amongst those who drove after drinking, used drugs, had anx-iety and impaired sleep. Conclusion: Substance use, mental health, drowsi-ness and violence are interrelated for Brazilian truck drivers.(AU)

Sleep quality and perinatal depression in pregnant women treated in a primary care centre in Lima, Peru.

OBJECTIVE: The aim is to evaluate the association between sleep quality and perinatal depression in pregnant women between the 12th week of gestation and the 36th week of gestation in a maternity and child centre in Lima. METHODS: Analytical cross-sectional study in pregnant women cared for in a primary care centre between August and December 2019. The data were collected through a self-administered survey. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was used to assess sleep quality. The evaluation of perinatal depression was performed with the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). For the multivariate analysis, Poisson regression with robust variances was used to calculate the crude and adjusted prevalence ratios and their respective confidence intervals. RESULTS: The sample was composed of 200 participants. The median [IQR] age was 26 [22-32] years, and 111 (55.5%) pregnancies were unplanned. 52% presented a poor quality of sleep and the risk of perinatal depression was 31.5%. Poor quality of sleep was associated with a significantly higher frequency of perinatal depression (aPR = 4.8 for those with poor quality of sleep warranting medical attention, and aPR = 6.6 for those with poor quality of sleep warranting medical attention and treatment). CONCLUSIONS: There is a possible association between poor sleep quality and perinatal depression in pregnant women between weeks 12 and 36 of gestation. Operational research should be promoted to assess whether interventions to improve sleep quality could have a positive impact on reducing perinatal depression.

Impacto de la COVID-19 sobre la salud mental en Uruguay / Impact of COVID-19 on mental health in Uruguay

Introducción. Los antecedentes de cuarentenas han señalado impactos en el corto y largo plazo en la salud mental. Objetivo. Describir las repercusiones generadas en el área de la salud mental en la población uruguaya mayor de 18 años, de las variables ansiedad, tristeza y dificultades para conciliar el sueño, en el periodo comprendido entre el 13 de marzo de 2020 al 10 de junio de 2021. Metodología. Estudio transversal analítico. Se aplicó una encuesta web, auto-administrada. Se analizaron las frecuencias absolutas y relativas porcentuales y sus intervalos de confianza (95 %). Se estimaron modelos logísticos binarios para las variables dicotómicas y modelos logísticos multinomiales para «dificultad para conciliar el sueño¼. Resultados. En relación a los elementos de ansiedad, 27,1 % (IC 95 % 24,8-29,3) y 31,0 % (IC 95 % 28-33,3) respondieron sentirse ansiosos en el primer y segundo corte, respectivamente. El 19,9 % (IC 95 % 17,6 - 21,7) en el primer corte, mientras que el 31,4 % (IC 95 % 20,06-33,89) lo confirmaron en el segundo. El nivel educativo medio se asoció con la presencia de ansiedad (p < 0,001), mientras el bajo se asoció con tristeza (p = 0,005). Se observó un efecto protector en hogares con más de cinco miembros para la variable tristeza con un OR de 0,41 (IC 95 % 0,22 - 0,75). Se encontró relación entre el género femenino y la presencia de ansiedad y tristeza. Los niveles educativos medio y alto se vieron relacionados con la presencia de ansiedad y la tristeza se asoció con el desempleo. Los trastornos del sueño se asociaron al género femenino, desempleo y enfermedades no transmisibles. Conclusión. Los trastornos de ansiedad, la afectación del sueño y los sentimientos de tristeza fueron prevalentes, las familias de mayor número de miembros tuvieron un efecto protector sobre estas manifestaciones

Introduction. The history of quarantines has pointed out impacts in the short and long term on mental health. Objective: Within the framework of the measures decreed to reduce the transmissibility of SarS-Cov2, we propose to analyze the repercussions on the mental health of the Uruguayan population. Methodology. Analytical design. Application of a self-administered web survey. Absolute and relative percentage frequencies and their confidence intervals (95 %) were analyzed. Binary logistic models were estimated for dichotomous variables and multinomial logistic models for «difficulty falling asleep¼. Results. Regarding anxiety elements, 27.1 % (95 % CI, 24.8-29.3) and 31.0 % (95 % CI, 28-33.3) responded feeling anxious in the first and second cut-off, respectively. 19.9 % (95 % CI, 17.6-21.7) and 31.4 % (95 % CI, 20.06-33.89) reported feeling sad in the first and second cut-off. Medium educational level was associated with the presence of anxiety (p < 0.001), while low educational level was associated with sadness (p = 0.005). A protective effect was observed in households with more than five members for the sadness variable with an OR of 0.41 (95 % CI, 0.22-0.75). Female gender was related to the presence of anxiety and sadness. Medium and high educational levels were related to the presence of anxiety and sadness was associated with unemployment. Sleep disorders were associated with female gender, unemployment and non-communicable diseases. Conclusion. The impact on mental health was unequal, especially affecting women from middle socio-educational sectors, between 35 and 59 years of age

Alterações do sono e os fatores associados em gestantes atendidas pela atenção primária em saúde / Sleep alterations and associated factors in pregnant women attended by primary health care / Alteraciones del sueño y factores asociados en gestantes atendidas en atención primaria de salud

Resumo Contexto: A gestação ocasiona diversas mudanças fisiológicas, anatômicas, hormonais e psicológicas na mulher. As modificações gravídicas podem repercutir no sono da gestante, diminuindo sua qualidade e duração. Objetivo: Este estudo tem como objetivo verificar a prevalência de alteração do sono em gestantes e os fatores associados. Métodos: Estudo epidemiológico, transversal e analítico realizado com gestantes cadastradas nas Equipes da Estratégia de Saúde Da Família da zona urbana do município de Montes Claros no ano de 2018. A amostra, probabilística, foi calculada em 1.180 gestantes. Os dados foram coletados a partir de um questionário contendo as informações de interesse com posterior análise das variáveis. Resultados: Verificou-se que 87,5% das participantes apresentavam alterações do sono durante a gestação. O aumento do sono foi relatado por 50,5%, a diminuição por 21,8% e 15,1% ambos. O apoio social (p= 0,032), a qualidade de vida (p< 0,001), o estresse (p= 0,009) e os sintomas de depressão (p= 0,005) associaram-se individualmente com a alteração de sono e a qualidade de vida se manteve associada após ajuste (RP ajustada: 0,482, IC95% 0,482; p=<0,001). Conclusão: É elevada a alteração de sono entre as gestantes, sendo associada ao apoio social, à qualidade de vida, ao estresse e à depressão.

Abstract Background: Pregnancy causes several physiological, anatomical, hormonal and psychological changes in women. Pregnancy changes can affect the pregnant woman's sleep, reducing its quality and duration. Objective: This study aims to verify the prevalence of sleep alterations and associated factors in pregnant women. Methods: Epidemiological, cross-sectional and analytical study carried out with pregnant women registered in the Family Health Strategy Teams of the urban area of the municipality of Montes Claros in 2018. The probabilistic sample was calculated in 1,180 pregnant women. Data were collected from a questionnaire containing the information of interest with subsequent analysis of the variables. Results: It was verified that 87.5% of the participants had sleep alterations during pregnancy. The increase in sleep was reported by 50.5%, the decrease by 21.8% and 15.1% both. Social support (p=0.032), quality of life (p<0.001), stress (p=0.009) and symptoms of depression (p=0.005) were individually associated with sleep disturbance and quality of life was remained associated after adjustment (adjusted PR: 0.482, 95% CI 0.482; p=<0.001). Conclusion: There is a high sleep disturbance among pregnant woman, being associated with social support, quality of life, stress and depression.

Resumen Contexto: El embarazo provoca diversos cambios fisiológicos, anatómicos, hormonales y psicológicos en la mujer. Los cambios del embarazo pueden afectar el sueño de la mujer embarazada, reduciendo su calidad y duración. Objetivo: Este estudio tiene como objetivo verificar la prevalencia de trastornos del sueño en mujeres embarazadas y los factores asociados. Métodos: Estudio epidemiológico, transversal y analítico realizado con gestantes registradas en los Equipos de Estrategia de Salud de la Familia del casco urbano del municipio de Montes Claros en el año 2018. La muestra probabilística se calculó en 1.180 gestantes. Los datos se recogieron a partir de un cuestionario que contenía la información de interés con el posterior análisis de las variables. Resultados: Se encontró que 87,5% de las participantes presentaron trastornos del sueño durante el embarazo. El aumento del sueño fue reportado en un 50,5%, la disminución en un 21,8% y en un 15,1% ambos. El apoyo social (p=0,032), la calidad de vida (p<0,001), el estrés (p=0,009) y los síntomas de depresión (p=0,005) se asociaron individualmente con la alteración del sueño y la calidad de vida se mantuvo asociada después del ajuste (RP ajustado: 0,482, IC 95% 0,482, p=<0,001). Conclusión: Existe una alta alteración del sueño entre las gestantes, siendo asociado al apoyo social, calidad de vida, estrés y depresión.

Impacto del Programa de Rehabilitación Interdisciplinario de Dolor Crónico en pacientes sin y con trastornos del sueño / Impact of the Interdisciplinary Chronic Pain Rehabilitation Programme in patients with and without sleep disorders

Introducción: Los trastornos del sueño y el dolor crónico están relacionados bidireccionalmente. Ambos están relacionados con trastornos afectivos, fatiga, depresión, ansiedad y abuso de fármacos, y afectan significativamente a la calidad de vida. El objetivo del Programa Interdisciplinario de Dolor (PRID) es aliviar el dolor del paciente y mejorar su funcionalidad a través de la incorporación de hábitos posturales, del sueño y nutricionales saludables, técnicas de relajación, ejercicio físico y mecanismos cognitivoconductuales. Pacientes y métodos: Se realizó un estudio retrospectivo, observacional y transversal. Se examinó a 323 pacientes con dolor crónico que completaron el PRID. Se les evaluó al principio y al final del programa con escalas de dolor, depresión, calidad de vida e insomnio, y se les comparó entre grupos con y sin insomnio –índice de gravedad del insomnio (ISI) menor de 15 frente a mayor o igual a 15–. Se estudió a 58 pacientes con polisomnografía. Resultados: Se observó una mejoría significativa (p < 0,0001) del dolor, la depresión y la calidad de vida evaluados mediante la escala analógica visual (EVA), el inventario de Beck y el cuestionario Short Form-36 (SF-36), tanto en pacientes con dolor crónico con ISI menor de 15 como ISI mayor o igual a 15. Los resultados fueron superiores en el grupo de pacientes con insomnio. La presencia de un índice de apneas e hipopneas elevado y movimientos periódicos de los miembros inferiores en los pacientes no se relacionó con la mejoría de las escalas de Beck, SF-36, ISI y EVA. Conclusiones: En conclusión, el PRID beneficia a los pacientes con dolor crónico no oncológico en varias esferas afectadas, además del dolor, mediante un tratamiento integral. La polisomnografía puede ayudar a diagnosticar patologías específicas e individualizar el tratamiento farmacológico.(AU)

Introduction: Sleep disorders and chronic pain are linked to each other bidirectionally. Both are related to affective disorders, fatigue, depression, anxiety and drug abuse, and have a significant effect on quality of life. The Interdisciplinary Pain Programme (IDP) aims to relieve the patients’ pain and improve their functionality by incorporating healthy postural, sleep and nutritional habits, relaxation techniques, physical exercise and cognitive-behavioural mechanisms. Patients and methods: A retrospective, observational, cross-sectional study was conducted. A total of 323 patients with chronic pain who completed the IDP were examined. They were assessed at the beginning and at the end of the programme with pain, depression, quality of life and insomnia scales, and were then compared between groups with and without insomnia, that is, with an insomnia severity index (ISI) less than 15 versus greater than or equal to 15. Fifty-eight patients were studied by means of polysomnography. Results: A significant improvement (p < 0.0001) in pain, depression and quality of life, as assessed by the visual analogue scale (VAS), the Beck inventory and the Short Form-36 (SF-36) questionnaire was observed in chronic pain patients with an ISI below 15 and in those with an ISI greater than or equal to 15. The results were superior in the group of patients with insomnia. The presence of a high apnoea and hypopnoea index and periodic lower limb movements in patients was not related to improvements on the Beck, SF-36, ISI and VAS scales. Conclusions: In conclusion, IDP benefits patients with chronic non-cancer-induced pain in several affected areas, in addition to pain, due to a comprehensive treatment. Polysomnography can help diagnose specific pathologies and individualise pharmacological treatment.(AU)

Uso de móviles, problemas de sueño y obesidad en una zona de exclusión social / Mobile phone use, sleep disorders and obesity in a social exclusion zone

Introducción: Existe poca información del impacto del abuso del teléfono móvil (AM) en zonas con necesidad de transformación social (ZNTS). Nuestro objetivo es estimar la prevalencia de AM en ZNTS, y su asociación con problemas de sueño, rendimiento escolar y obesidad. Pacientes y métodos: Muestreo consecutivo de sujetos entre 10 y 17 años que acuden a consulta de atención primaria en ZNTS entre octubre 2019 y marzo de 2020. Realización de entrevista clínica, antropometría, datos sociodemográficos, de uso de móvil y sueño. Resultados: Se estudiaron 214 sujetos. El AM durante la semana (más de dos horas diarias) fue de 37,5% en el grupo de 10-12 años y de 65,2% en el grupo de 13 a 17 años; durante el fin de semana, las prevalencias fueron de 66,6 y 81,3%, respectivamente. El AM durante la semana se asoció a más obesidad; menor nivel de estudios maternos, mayor dificultad para despertarse, somnolencia diurna y mayor frecuencia de suspensos. El riesgo ajustado se duplica para sobrepeso u obesidad (odds ratio [OR] 1,90; intervalo de confianza del 95% [IC 95%] 1,04 a 3,47), obesidad (OR 2,45; IC 95% 1,23 a 4,89) y problemas de sueño o duración de sueño menor de siete horas (OR 2,26; IC 95% 1,31 a 3,92). El AM durante el fin de semana se asoció a problemas de sueño o duración menor de siete horas (OR 2,68; IC 95% 1,40 a 5,11). Conclusiones: Existe una alta prevalencia de AM en zonas de exclusión social, que se asocia con problemas del sueño, suspensos escolares y obesidad. (AU)

Introduction: There is little information on the impact of mobile phone overuse (MPO) in areas in need of social transformation (ANST). Our objective was to estimate the prevalence of MPO in an ANST and its association with sleep disorders, academic performance and obesity. Patients and methods: Consecutive sampling of patients aged 10–17 years who visited a primary care centre in an ARST between October 2019 and March 2020. The study involved performance of a clinical interview with collection of anthropometric, sociodemographic, mobile phone use and sleep data. Results: The analysis included 214 participants. The prevalence of MPO during weekdays (more than 2 h a day) was 37.5% in children aged 10–12 years and 65.2% in 13- to 17-year-olds; in the weekend, the prevalence increased to 66.6% and 81.3%, respectively. In weekdays, MPO was associated with an increased prevalence of obesity, lower maternal educational attainment, greater difficulty waking up, daytime sleepiness and higher frequency of school failure. The adjusted risk was double for excess weight (odds ratio [OR] 1.90, 95% confidence interval [95% CI] 1.04–3.47), obesity (OR 2.45, 95% CI 1.23–4.89) and sleep disorders or sleep duration of less than 7 h (OR 2.26; 95% CI 1.31–3.92). Weekend MPO was associated with sleep disorders or sleep duration of less than 7 h (OR 2.68; 95% CI 1.40–5.11). Conclusions: The prevalence of mobile phone overuse is high in areas of social exclusion and is associated with sleep disorders, school failure, and obesity. (AU)

Mobile phone use, sleep disorders and obesity in a social exclusion zone.

INTRODUCTION: There is little information on the impact of mobile phone overuse (MPO) in areas in need of social transformation (ANST). Our objective was to estimate the prevalence of MPO in an ANST and its association with sleep disorders, academic performance and obesity. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Consecutive sampling of patients aged 10-17 years who visited a primary care centre in an ARST between October 2019 and March 2020. The study involved performance of a clinical interview with collection of anthropometric, sociodemographic, mobile phone use and sleep data. RESULTS: The analysis included 214 participants. The prevalence of MPO during weekdays (more than 2 h a day) was 37.5% in children aged 10-12 years and 65.2% in 13- to 17-year-olds; in the weekend, the prevalence increased to 66.6% and 81.3%, respectively. In weekdays, MPO was associated with an increased prevalence of obesity, lower maternal educational attainment, greater difficulty waking up, daytime sleepiness and higher frequency of school failure. The adjusted risk was double for excess weight (odds ratio [OR] 1.90, 95% confidence interval [95% CI] 1.04-3.47), obesity (OR 2.45, 95% CI 1.23-4.89) and sleep disorders or sleep duration of less than 7 h (OR 2.26; 95% CI 1.31-3.92). Weekend MPO was associated with sleep disorders or sleep duration of less than 7 h (OR 2.68; 95% CI 1.40-5.11). CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of mobile phone overuse is high in areas of social exclusion and is associated with sleep disorders, school failure and obesity.