Sleep disturbance in primary brain tumor: prevalence, risk factors, and patient preferences.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Primary brain tumor (PBT) patients report sleep disturbance due to their disease and treatment, yet few studies have utilized validated measures to understand the extent of patients' concerns and preferences for treatment. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to determine the prevalence and associated risk factors of sleep disturbance among PBT patients in our clinic and to evaluate interest in treatment for sleep disturbance.

Methods

PBT patients completed validated measures of sleep disturbance and health during routine neuro-oncology visits. Patients also reported on sleep-related symptom management and their preferences for pharmacological and/or behavioral treatment.

Results

Sleep disturbance was common, with 61.5% of PBT patients (N = 119;

SUBMITTER: Willis KD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8349701 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature