Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Objective: In this study, the prevalence of insomnia and the effects of factors such as depression, anxiety, and fatigue on sleep and quality of life in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) were investigated.Materials and Methods: One hundred and five RRMS patients and 105 healthy control groups were examined.Insomnia, depression, anxiety, sleep and life qualities and fatigue were evaluated with scales.Results: The insomnia prevalence was higher in MS patients than in the control group (31.7% vs. 17.1%, p=0.014).Fatigue, anxiety and depression levels increased in MS patients, and sleep and life qualities were significantly impaired (p<0.001).Fatigue, anxiety and depression levels were higher in female patients than in males, while quality of life was lower (p<0.001).It has shown an increasing effect on depression and anxiety levels, insomnia and deterioration in sleep quality.Conclusion: Factors that adversely affect sleep and quality of life, especially depression, anxiety and fatigue, should be carefully evaluated in RRMS patients.This emphasizes the importance of individual approaches in clinical management.
Authors: Serkan Özben, Aydanur Anatürk
Language: English
Topic: Sleep and related disorders
Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4415101026