Nocturia reported in nightly sleep diaries: common occurrence with significant implications?

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Nocturia (nocturnal awakenings associated with urination) is so common a nocturnal behavior that its association with poor sleep is often overlooked. This study examined nocturia and its potential role in poor sleep by examining reported nightly awakenings and associated bathroom trips.

Methods

Sleep diaries were kept by 119 adults with poor sleep for intervals up to 14 days. Diaries collected data on nightly number of awakenings and nightly number of bathroom trips. The proportion of nocturnal awakenings accompanied by voiding for each night was calculated and averaged within each individual. Demographics and various health conditions were examined in relation to this measure.

Results

Nocturia was defined when at least two-thirds of all awakenings were asso

SUBMITTER: Bliwise DL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4119089 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature