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. 2023 Jul 11;13(7):1125.
doi: 10.3390/jpm13071125.

Sleep Quality Aspects in Post-COVID-19 Patients

Ioana Munteanu  1   2 , Monica Marc  3 , Constantin Gheorghevici  2 , George Alexandru Diaconu  2 , Nicolae Feraru  2 , Dragos Sion  2 , Roxana Maria Nemes  1   2 , Beatrice Mahler  2
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Sleep Quality Aspects in Post-COVID-19 Patients

Ioana Munteanu et al. J Pers Med. .

Abstract

In this observational cohort study, sleep quality in post-COVID-19 patients was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaire. This study aimed to examine aspects of sleep quality in patients who have undergone SARS-CoV-2 infection and if there is a pattern of progression or regression over time (6 months). We also observed and analyzed the results in order to identify any possible links between the severity of COVID-19 and sleep quality as measured by the PSQI questionnaire. The study group consisted of 65 adult patients with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection who were referred to a pulmonologist for evaluation. Sleep quality was impacted at a high rate in post-COVID-19 patients, quantified by a PSQI score ≥5. Out of 65 patients, 51% of them had scores greater than or equal to 5. Sleep was subjectively reported as unsatisfactory predominantly in mild and moderate COVID-19 patients. According to the PSQI score and a 6-month follow-up, many patients presented persistency in poor sleep quality. Investigation and individualized treatment of sleep disorders in post-COVID-19 patients should be part of the routine pneumological control, as improvement in sleep quality has an impact not only on the health but also on the psychological state of patients. Educating patients about the importance of sleep and sleep quality impairment should be a primary concern.

Keywords: COVID-19; Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI); Sleep Apnea Syndrome.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

Figures

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Figure 1
Gender distribution by number and percentage.
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Age histogram showing normal curve.
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Figure 3
Sex distribution in patients with impacted sleep quality.
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Figure 4
Number of patients with PSQI score equal to or higher than 5, by age groups.
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