Application of the Sleep C.A.L.M. Tool for Assessing Nocturia in a Large Nationally Representative Cohort.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Nocturia significantly impacts patients' quality of life but remains insufficiently evaluated and treated. The "Sleep C.A.L.M." system categorizes the factors thought to collectively reflect most underlying causes of nocturia (Sleep disorders, Comorbidities, Actions [i.e., modifiable patient behaviors such as excess fluid intake], Lower urinary tract dysfunction, and Medications). The purpose of this study was to assess the association of nocturia with the Sleep C.A.L.M. categories using a nationally representative dataset.

Methods

Retrospective analysis of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2013/14-2017/18 cycles was conducted. Pertinent questionnaire, laboratory, dietary, and physical examination data were used to ascertain the presence of Sl

SUBMITTER: Boroda JU 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10932577 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature