Sleep Quality in Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This review summarizes the literature on sleep quality in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) and discusses these findings in the context of current knowledge of sleep physiology.

Methods

A literature search was performed using Ovid MEDLINE, Embase, and Scopus from inception to September 3, 2020. All included studies reported at least 1 measure of sleep quality in individuals with NMOSD. Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) scores of individuals from 4 studies were compared with those from a data set of controls.

Results

Thirteen studies (1041 individuals with NMOSD) were included in the review. Disturbed sleep was demonstrated across subjective metrics based on patient surveys and objective metrics such as polysomnography. An estimated 70% of i

SUBMITTER: Eshtiaghi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9135364 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature