Sleep Disturbances in Patients with Medical Conditions.
Sleep-wake cycle disturbances are prevalent in patients with medical conditions and frequently present as part of a symptom cluster. Sleep disturbances impair functioning and quality of life, decrease adherence to treatments of the primary medical condition, and increase morbidity and mortality. The pathophysiology of sleep disturbances in these patients involves alterations in immune and neuroendocrine function and shares common pathophysiologic pathways with comorbidities such as fatigue and depression. Emphasis is placed on the evaluation and management of medical and psychiatric comorbidities and other factors contributing to sleep problems. Primary treatments include cognitive-behavioral therapy and pharmacotherapy.
['Kamath|Jayesh|J|', 'Prpich|Galina|G|', 'Jillani|Sarah|S|']
D003131:Combined Modality Therapy D019468:Disease Management D006801:Humans D009369:Neoplasms D009422:Nervous System Diseases D010146:Pain D012307:Risk Factors D012893:Sleep Wake Disorders
Sleep disturbances Medical conditions Symptom cluster Comorbidities Cancer Cognitive behavioral therapy Inflammation Insomnia