Development and validation of Restless Legs Syndrome Diary for the assessment of severity and course of symptoms - A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The clinical course and severity of restless legs syndrome (RLS) are variable. Existing questionnaires measure the severity of RLS based on recall. One possible solution could be the daily charting of symptoms in a diary.

Aim

Development and validation of a diary for the longitudinal assessment of symptoms and the impact of RLS.

Materials and methods

This study was conducted in two phases. In phase 1, an RLS diary was developed. During phase 2, it was given to patients presenting with RLS. They were explained how to fill in the information in the diary. It collected information related to symptoms as well as sleep. Adverse effects of the symptoms on mood and daytime function were also assessed. Three scores were calculated from the data-the burden of RLS, t

SUBMITTER: Sharma C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12073949 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature