Article: Sleep Pattern Changes in Patients Who Are Scheduled for Cardiac Surgery.
2023 Volume 15, Issue 11, Page(s) e48543
Abstract: Introduction Surgery patients frequently experience sleep deprivation, which is regarded as a stress factor during the perioperative period and can cause physical discomfort, exhaustion, and even postoperative pain. There is a dearth of information on ... ...
| Abstract | Introduction Surgery patients frequently experience sleep deprivation, which is regarded as a stress factor during the perioperative period and can cause physical discomfort, exhaustion, and even postoperative pain. There is a dearth of information on preoperative sleep habits and the consequences that may result. There are both subjective and objective ways to rate the quality of your sleep. We chose the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), which employs a questionnaire to provide crucial information on issues like sleep length, efficiency, and interruption. Lower sleep quality is correlated with higher PSQI scores. Study objective Our study aimed to assess the changes in the sleep pattern of cardiac disease patients before cardiac surgery and compare these changes with baseline sleep patterns. Methods This prospective survey was carried out after ethical review committee approval at the Department of Anesthesia, Aga Khan University Hospital. Consent was obtained from all patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Strict inclusion and exclusion criteria were followed. All patients aged 25 to 65 who came from home for elective cardiac surgery under general anesthesia were included. At the same time, patient demographics were noted. Additionally, a printed PSQI questionnaire was distributed to each participant. The native Urdu language was also translated into this questionnaire. The patient was given an explanation of this form by a medical professional. This questionnaire was filled out by the patients on the surgical floor or preoperative area before premedication. The PSQI questionnaire was used to assess baseline sleeping patterns, and then the same questions were asked about the period between decisions for the date of surgery and the time of admission for surgery. Results A total of 83 patients participated in the study. The mean age of the patient was 57 ( |
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| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2023-11-08 |
| Publishing country | United States |
| Document type | Journal Article |
| ZDB-ID | 2747273-5 |
| ISSN | 2168-8184 |
| ISSN | 2168-8184 |
| DOI | 10.7759/cureus.48543 |
| Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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