Fatigue is associated with poor sleep in people with multiple sclerosis and cognitive impairment.

ABSTRACT: Background. Fatigue is the most common symptom in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Poor sleep also occurs in this population. Objective. The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between fatigue and sleep quality in people with MS and cognitive impairment. Method. This cross-sectional study assessed relationships among fatigue, assessed with the Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS) and the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), sleep quality assessed with the Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and demographics in 121 people with MS and cognitive impairment. Results. Fatigue was significantly correlated with poor sleep quality (MFIS: F = 15.60, P < 0.01; FSS: F = 12.09, P < 0.01). FSS scores were also significantly correlated with the PSQI subscore for daytime dysfunction

SUBMITTER: Cameron MH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3964892 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature