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A practical guide to evaluating sleep disturbance in concussion patients
Caterina Mosti1, Mary V Spiers1, Jacqueline D Kloss1
1Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA.
Neurology. Clinical Practice
|January 30, 2018
Summary
Assessing sleep disturbance is crucial for concussion recovery, as it impacts neurocognitive function. Regular sleep monitoring in outpatient settings can aid both clinical management and research efforts for concussion patients.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Sleep Medicine
- Sports Medicine
Background:
- Sleep disturbances are common in individuals with concussion.
- Current outpatient concussion management rarely includes formal sleep assessment.
- Sleep disruption may impede neurocognitive recovery after concussion.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review sleep metrics suitable for outpatient concussion management.
- To highlight the importance of assessing sleep in concussion recovery.
- To guide the selection of appropriate sleep measurement tools.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on sleep assessment in concussion.
- Discussion of traditional and technological sleep monitoring methods.
- Consideration of practical aspects for outpatient use.
Main Results:
- Sleep disturbance is frequently observed but underassessed in outpatient concussion care.
- Measurement tools for sleep, rest, and activity offer practical and research value.
- Various methods exist, from self-report to wearable devices.
Conclusions:
- Sleep should be monitored regularly throughout the entire recovery period due to symptom variability.
- Selection of sleep metrics should align with patient symptomatology and practical constraints.
- Integrating sleep assessment into concussion care is recommended for improved outcomes.
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