Journal article
An assessment of sleep disturbance in patients before and after total hip arthroplasty
The Journal of Arthroplasty, Vol.18(3), pp.371-376
2003
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Abstract
Patients with osteoarthritis commonly complain of sleep disturbance that may be due to pain. Osteoarthritic hip pain is commonly alleviated by total hip arthroplasty (THA). Forty-eight patients waiting for THA completed a sleep questionnaire and were monitored using actigraphy and sleep diaries for 4 to 5 nights, 1 month before and 3 months after surgery. For the group as a whole, significant improvements were seen in subjective and objective measures of sleep after THA. In this study, 75% of participants reported that their sleep was never or rarely disturbed by hip pain after surgery. Actigraphy indicated significant reductions in time in bed and activity during sleep, more efficient sleep and less fragmented (restless) sleep. Differences between patients aged < 65 and ≥ 65 years were observed. These findings support the hypothesis that relief from the pain of osteoarthritis as a result of THA improves sleep quality. Improvements in sleep contribute to the improved quality of life and day-to-day functioning seen after THA. © 2003 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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- Title
- An assessment of sleep disturbance in patients before and after total hip arthroplasty
- Creators
- Jann Fielden - Department of Surgery and Cancer ServicesP H Gander - †Sleep/Wake Research Centre, WellingtonJ G Horne - Department of Surgery and Cancer ServicesB MF Lewer - Department of Surgery and Cancer ServicesR M Green - Wellington School of Medicine and Health ScienceP A Devane - Department of Surgery and Cancer Services
- Publication Details
- The Journal of Arthroplasty, Vol.18(3), pp.371-376
- Identifiers
- 3857; 991012821099702368
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Health; School of Health and Human Sciences; Nursing
- Resource Type
- Journal article