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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 17 of 17 Research Studies DisplayedLei DK, Yousaf M, Janmohamed SR
Validation of patient-reported outcomes information system sleep disturbance and sleep-related impairment in adults with atopic dermatitis.
This study examined the measurement properties of the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement System (PROMIS) Sleep Disturbance (SD) and Sleep-Related Impairment (SRI) questionnaires to assess sleep disturbances in adults with atopic dermatitis (AD). The authors performed a prospective dermatology-practice-based study using questionnaires and evaluation by a dermatologist (n=420). Both questionnaires showed good construct validity, internal consistency, and feasibility to assess sleep in patients with AD.
AHRQ-funded; HS023011.
Citation: Lei DK, Yousaf M, Janmohamed SR .
Validation of patient-reported outcomes information system sleep disturbance and sleep-related impairment in adults with atopic dermatitis.
Br J Dermatol 2020 Nov;183(5):875-82. doi: 10.1111/bjd.18920..
Keywords: Sleep Problems, Skin Conditions
Luther M, Poppert Cordts KM, Williams CN
Sleep disturbances after pediatric traumatic brain injury: a systematic review of prevalence, risk factors, and association with recovery.
This is a systematic review to quantify sleep wake disturbances (SWD) after pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI). These SWD can place children at risk for worse outcomes since sleep is needed for brain development and healing after injury. They also evaluated interventions for SWD and the association between SWD and other post-traumatic outcomes. Literature was searched from 1999-2019 evaluating sleep or fatigue in children hospitalized for TBI. Two independent reviewers assessed quality of the studies using the Newcastle-Ottowa Score for observational studies. Out of 966 identified articles, 126 full text articles were reviewed and 24 studies were included. Studies showed at least 20% of children with TBI had some degree of SWD including trouble falling or staying asleep, fatigue, daytime fatigue, and nightmares. SWD was negatively correlated with cognitive, behavioral, and quality of life outcomes. There was moderate-high risk of bias for all studies due to small sample size and lack of validated or objective SWD measures.
AHRQ-funded; HS022981.
Citation: Luther M, Poppert Cordts KM, Williams CN .
Sleep disturbances after pediatric traumatic brain injury: a systematic review of prevalence, risk factors, and association with recovery.
Sleep 2020 Oct;43(10):zsaa083. doi: 10.1093/sleep/zsaa083..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Sleep Problems, Brain Injury, Neurological Disorders, Trauma, Risk, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Outcomes, Quality of Life, Evidence-Based Practice
Mouch CA, Baskin AS, Yearling R CA, Baskin AS, Yearling R
Sleep patterns and quality among inpatients recovering from elective surgery: a mixed-method study.
This study examined sleep quality and barriers to sleep among adult hospital inpatients recovering from elective surgery. A quantitative survey was used followed by a qualitative phone interview with a subsample of participants. Of 113 eligible patients, 102 (90%) completed the survey. Less than half reported sleeping well the night prior to surgery and 93% reported less sleep in the hospital compared to home. A median of 5 (4-7) interruptions were reported each night. Patients with more than three interruptions were likely to report poor sleep compared with those who had three or less. Barriers to sleep included staff interruptions and roommate noise but not pain. Patients interviewed suggested improved timing and knowledge of interruptions or use of noise-reduction aids that would facilitate sleep.
AHRQ-funded; HS026030.
Citation: Mouch CA, Baskin AS, Yearling R CA, Baskin AS, Yearling R .
Sleep patterns and quality among inpatients recovering from elective surgery: a mixed-method study.
J Surg Res 2020 Oct;254:268-74. doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2020.04.032..
Keywords: Sleep Problems, Surgery, Quality Improvement, Quality of Care, Inpatient Care, Hospitals, Patient Experience
Poppert Cordts KM, Hall TA, Hartman ME
Sleep measure validation in a pediatric neurocritical care acquired brain injury population.
Lingering morbidities including physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial sequelae, termed the Post-Intensive Care Syndrome, persist years after pediatric neurocritical care (PNCC) hospitalization. Sleep disturbances impact other Post-Intensive Care Syndrome domains and are under-evaluated to date due to a lack of appropriate measurement tools. The present study evaluated the validity of the Sleep Disturbance Scale for Children (SDSC) to address the growing need for assessing sleep problems after PNCC.
AHRQ-funded; HS022981.
Citation: Poppert Cordts KM, Hall TA, Hartman ME .
Sleep measure validation in a pediatric neurocritical care acquired brain injury population.
Neurocrit Care 2020 Aug;33(1):196-206. doi: 10.1007/s12028-019-00883-5..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Sleep Problems, Neurological Disorders, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Hospitalization, Quality of Life
Lei D, Yousaf M, Janmohamed SR
Validation of four single-item patient-reported assessments of sleep in adult atopic dermatitis patients.
The purpose of this study was to assess the measurement properties of sleep-related items from the Patient-Oriented Eczema Measure (POEM), SCORing AD (SCORAD), 5-dimensions of itch (5D), and Itch-Related Quality of Life (ItchyQOL) in adults with atopic dermatitis (AD). Results showed modest overlap and weak to moderate concordance of responses to the different assessments. The researchers conclude that sleep-related items from POEM, SCORAD, 5D, and ItchyQOL showed good validity and responsiveness to monitor sleep disturbances in adult AD patients.
AHRQ-funded; HS023011.
Citation: Lei D, Yousaf M, Janmohamed SR .
Validation of four single-item patient-reported assessments of sleep in adult atopic dermatitis patients.
Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2020 Mar;124(3):261-66. doi: 10.1016/j.anai.2019.12.002..
Keywords: Sleep Problems, Skin Conditions, Quality of Life, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research
McKenzie C, Paller AS, Fishbein A
Association between the longitudinal course of AD, sleep disturbance, and overall health in US children.
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease impacting 13% of children in the United States. It is associated with sleep disturbances. In this paper the investigators sought to examine the associations of AD onset, AD persistence, and comorbid atopic conditions with sleep disturbance and overall health in childhood. This study added to previous studies by demonstrating that comorbid atopy and AD course, particularly early-onset and more persistent AD, were associated with sleep disturbance.
AHRQ-funded; HS023011.
Citation: McKenzie C, Paller AS, Fishbein A .
Association between the longitudinal course of AD, sleep disturbance, and overall health in US children.
J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract 2020 Feb;8(2):812-14.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jaip.2019.08.027..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Sleep Problems, Skin Conditions
Oka S, Goto T, Hirayama A
Association of obstructive sleep apnea with severity of patients hospitalized for acute asthma. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2020 Feb;124(2):165-70.e4. doi: 10.1016/j.anai.2019.11.002.
Researchers investigated the association of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with acute asthma severity in a retrospective cohort study that used State Inpatient Databases from eight geographically diverse states. Outcomes examined were markers of acute severity such as mechanical ventilation use, hospital length of stay, and in-hospital mortality. The researchers found that, among patients hospitalized for acute asthma, OSA was associated with a higher risk of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation use and longer length of stay compared with those without OSA.
AHRQ-funded; HS023305.
Citation: Oka S, Goto T, Hirayama A .
Association of obstructive sleep apnea with severity of patients hospitalized for acute asthma. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2020 Feb;124(2):165-70.e4. doi: 10.1016/j.anai.2019.11.002.
Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2020 Feb;124(2):165-70.e4. doi: 10.1016/j.anai.2019.11.002..
Keywords: Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Sleep Problems, Asthma, Respiratory Conditions, Hospitalization
Albrecht JS, Wickwire EM
Sleep disturbances among older adults following traumatic brain injury.
The objective of this study was to assess the risk of newly diagnosed sleep disorders following traumatic brain injury (TBI) among adults aged 65 and older. Subjects diagnosed with TBI and non-TBI controls were identified through a large commercial insurance database. Results showed that TBI was associated with an increased risk of insomnia and any sleep disorder. Recommendations included following TBI among older adults, screening, and education on sleep disorders.
AHRQ-funded; HS024560.
Citation: Albrecht JS, Wickwire EM .
Sleep disturbances among older adults following traumatic brain injury.
Int Rev Psychiatry 2020 Feb;32(1):31-38. doi: 10.1080/09540261.2019.1656176..
Keywords: Elderly, Sleep Problems, Neurological Disorders
Williams CN, Hartman ME, McEvoy CT
Sleep-wake disturbances after acquired brain injury in children surviving critical care.
Sleep-wake disturbances are underevaluated among children with acquired brain injury surviving critical care. In this prospective cohort study, the investigators aimed to quantify severity, phenotypes, and risk factors for sleep-wake disturbances. The investigators concluded that over half of children surviving critical care with acquired brain injury have sleep-wake disturbances. They indicated that many sleep-wake disturbances phenotypes were identified, but most children had disturbance in initiation and maintenance of sleep.
AHRQ-funded; HS022981.
Citation: Williams CN, Hartman ME, McEvoy CT .
Sleep-wake disturbances after acquired brain injury in children surviving critical care.
Pediatr Neurol 2020 Feb;103:43-51. doi: 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2019.08.010..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Brain Injury, Critical Care, Sleep Problems, Trauma, Injuries and Wounds, Neurological Disorders
Wickwire EM, Vadlamani A, Tom SE
Economic aspects of insomnia medication treatment among Medicare beneficiaries.
The purpose of this study was to examine economic aspects of insomnia and insomnia medication treatment among a nationally representative sample of older adult Medicare beneficiaries. A total of 23,079 beneficiaries with insomnia were included. Of these, 5,154 (22%) received >1 fills for an FDA-approved insomnia medication following insomnia diagnosis. For both treated and untreated individuals, healthcare utilization and costs increased during the 12 months prior to diagnosis. Insomnia treatment was associated with significantly increased ED visits and prescription fills in the year following insomnia diagnosis.
AHRQ-funded; HS024560.
Citation: Wickwire EM, Vadlamani A, Tom SE .
Economic aspects of insomnia medication treatment among Medicare beneficiaries.
Sleep 2020 Jan;43(1):pii: zsz192. doi: 10.1093/sleep/zsz192..
Keywords: Medication, Sleep Problems, Medicare, Healthcare Costs
Donovan LM, Rise PJ, Carson SS
Sleep disturbance in smokers with preserved pulmonary function and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
This study compared the magnitude and correlates of sleep disturbance between smokers with preserved pulmonary function and those with airflow obstruction. It found that among smokers with clinically identified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the severity of sleep disturbance is greater among those with preserved pulmonary function compared to those with airflow obstruction. Non-respiratory symptoms, such as depression, were associated with sleep disturbance in both groups.
AHRQ-funded; HS017894.
Citation: Donovan LM, Rise PJ, Carson SS .
Sleep disturbance in smokers with preserved pulmonary function and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Ann Am Thorac Soc 2017 Dec;14(12):1836-43. doi: 10.1513/AnnalsATS.201706-453OC.
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Keywords: Respiratory Conditions, Sleep Problems, Tobacco Use, Chronic Conditions
McNellis RJ, Thomas S
AHRQ Author: McNellis RJ
Screening for obstructive sleep apnea in adults.
This case study involves a 52-year-old white man who presents to your office for a preventive health visit. He is overweight and has a history of hypertension and hyperlipidemia, which are stable and well controlled with medication. The study poses three multiple choice questions together with the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations and related background information.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: McNellis RJ, Thomas S .
Screening for obstructive sleep apnea in adults.
Am Fam Physician 2017 Jul 15;96(2):123-24.
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Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Sleep Problems, Screening, Evidence-Based Practice, Case Study, Guidelines
Fogelberg DJ, Leland NE, Blanchard J
Qualitative experience of sleep in individuals with spinal cord injury.
The objective of this study was to examine the experience of sleep among individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). Sleep-related data were found in transcripts for 90 percent of the sample. Participants described diminished sleep duration and irregular sleep patterns. Several factors contributing to poor sleep were identified, including SCI-related circumstances and sleep environment. Participants also discussed how poor sleep affected occupational engagement.
AHRQ-funded; HS022907.
Citation: Fogelberg DJ, Leland NE, Blanchard J .
Qualitative experience of sleep in individuals with spinal cord injury.
OTJR 2017 Apr;37(2):89-97. doi: 10.1177/1539449217691978.
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Keywords: Sleep Problems, Quality of Life, Injuries and Wounds
Boss EF, Links AR, Saxton R
Parent experience of care and decision making for children who snore.
The researchers identified factors associated with parental experience and decision making in pediatric sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and adenotonsillectomy (AT) surgery. They found that while clinical factors were influential for decision making, interpersonal factors helped parents feel comfortable and influenced their overall experience
AHRQ-funded; HS022932.
Citation: Boss EF, Links AR, Saxton R .
Parent experience of care and decision making for children who snore.
JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2017 Mar;143(3):218-25. doi: 10.1001/jamaoto.2016.2400.
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Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Sleep Problems, Caregiving, Patient Experience, Decision Making, Clinician-Patient Communication
Chinnadurai S, Jordan AK, Sathe NA
Tonsillectomy for obstructive sleep-disordered breathing: a meta-analysis.
This meta-analysis compared sleep, cognitive or behavioral, and health outcomes of tonsillectomy versus watchful waiting with supportive care in children with sleep-disordered breathing. It determined that, relative to watchful waiting, most studies reported better sleep-related outcomes in children who had a tonsillectomy.
AHRQ-funded; 290201500003I.
Citation: Chinnadurai S, Jordan AK, Sathe NA .
Tonsillectomy for obstructive sleep-disordered breathing: a meta-analysis.
Pediatrics 2017 Feb;139(2). doi: 10.1542/peds.2016-3491.
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Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Sleep Problems, Surgery, Evidence-Based Practice, Respiratory Conditions, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Evidence-Based Practice, Outcomes
Jonas DE, Amick HR, Feltner C
Screening for obstructive sleep apnea in adults: evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
The effectiveness of stool-based colorectal cancer (CRC) screening is contingent on colonoscopy completion in patients with an abnormal fecal immunochemical test (FIT). This study found that FIT positive patients never referred to gastroenterology or who missed their appointment after referrals were more likely to have comorbid conditions and documented illicit substance use compared with patients who completed a colonoscopy.
AHRQ-funded; 290201200015I.
Citation: Jonas DE, Amick HR, Feltner C .
Screening for obstructive sleep apnea in adults: evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
JAMA 2017 Jan 24;317(4):415-33. doi: 10.1001/jama.2016.19635.
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Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Screening, Sleep Problems, Evidence-Based Practice, Respiratory Conditions
Links AR, Tunkel DE, Boss EF
Stakeholder-engaged measure development for pediatric obstructive sleep-disordered breathing: the obstructive sleep-disordered breathing and adenotonsillectomy knowledge scale for parents.
The researchers developed a measure of parental knowledge about obstructive sleep-disordered breathing (oSDB) and adenotonsillectomy (AT). An 85-item prototype measure and 39-item modified measure were evaluated for consensus/approval and psychometric integrity Five themes (oSDB symptoms, treatment options, AT risks, anesthesia, and AT benefits) and 39 items composed the final scale.
AHRQ-funded; HS022932.
Citation: Links AR, Tunkel DE, Boss EF .
Stakeholder-engaged measure development for pediatric obstructive sleep-disordered breathing: the obstructive sleep-disordered breathing and adenotonsillectomy knowledge scale for parents.
JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2017 Jan;143(1):46-54. doi: 10.1001/jamaoto.2016.2681.
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Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Sleep Problems, Respiratory Conditions, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Decision Making