Assessing insomnia after stroke: a diagnostic validation of the Sleep Condition Indicator in self-reported stroke survivors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Insomnia is common after stroke and is associated with poorer recovery and greater risk of subsequent strokes. Yet, no insomnia measures have been validated in English-speaking individuals affected by stroke.

Aims

This prospective diagnostic validation study investigated the discriminatory validity and optimal diagnostic cut-off of the Sleep Condition Indicator when screening for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-fifth edition (DSM-5) insomnia disorder post-stroke.

Methods

A convenience sample of 180 (60.0% women, mean age=49.61 ± 12.41 years) community-based, adult (≥18 years) self-reported stroke survivors completed an online questionnaire. Diagnosis of DSM-5 insomnia disorder was based on analysis of a detailed sleep history questionn

SUBMITTER: McLaren DM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11529575 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature