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Sleep Disorders Among Patients Diagnosed with Chronic Pancreatitis: A Systematic Review
Ansuman Panigrahi1, Jewel Ipsita Sahani2, Swati Sambita Mohanty2
1Division of Epidemiology, ICMR-Regional Medical Research Centre, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751023, India. dr.ansuman3@gmail.com.
Digestive Diseases and Sciences
|September 23, 2025
Summary
Sleep disorders are common in chronic pancreatitis patients, affecting their quality of life. This review highlights the high prevalence and need for integrated sleep management in patient care.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology
- Sleep Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Chronic pancreatitis significantly impacts patient well-being.
- Sleep disorders are frequently observed comorbidities in chronic pancreatitis.
- Understanding sleep disturbances is crucial for holistic patient management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review the prevalence of sleep disorders in chronic pancreatitis patients.
- To identify risk factors associated with sleep disturbances in this population.
- To assess the impact of sleep disorders on health-related quality of life.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search across multiple databases (PubMed, Embase, Scopus, etc.) from 1990-2024.
- Inclusion of English-published studies investigating sleep disorders or quality in chronic pancreatitis patients.
- Methodological quality appraisal using Joanna Briggs Institute checklists and independent data extraction.
Main Results:
- Nine studies (6 cross-sectional, 1 prospective cohort, 2 retrospective cohort) were included.
- Prevalence of sleep disorders ranged widely from 33% to 81.6%.
- Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Epworth Sleepiness Scale, and Insomnia Severity Index were primary assessment tools.
Conclusions:
- A high prevalence of sleep disorders exists among chronic pancreatitis patients.
- Poor sleep quality significantly affects the quality of life for these patients.
- Integrating sleep management into comprehensive chronic pancreatitis care is essential.
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