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  • Nephrology
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Patient Health Outcomes

Background:

  • Sleep disturbances and fatigue are prevalent in individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
  • Good sleep hygiene is recommended for CKD patients, but research on its specific application and impact is limited.
  • Understanding sleep hygiene's role is crucial for managing sleep quality and fatigue in this population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine sleep hygiene practices among individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
  • To explore the relationship between sleep hygiene, sleep outcomes, and fatigue in the CKD population.
  • To identify factors contributing to poor sleep and fatigue in CKD patients.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 4 nephrology units across Australia.
  • Participants (n=231) completed assessments for sleep hygiene (Sleep Hygiene Index [SHI]), sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index [PSQI]), and fatigue (Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Fatigue [FACIT-F]).
  • Linear regression models were used to analyze the associations between sleep hygiene, fatigue, and sleep outcomes.

Main Results:

  • The mean age of participants was 63 years, with 67% being male and 62% on hemodialysis.
  • Overall sleep hygiene was generally good (mean SHI: 13.7 ± 7.7), but sleep outcomes were poor (mean PSQI: 9.1 ± 4.5) and fatigue was high (mean FACIT-F: 27.1 ± 10.0).
  • Poor sleep hygiene was independently associated with increased fatigue (β: -0.54) and poorer sleep quality (β: 0.16). Only 17% of participants were aware of sleep hygiene.

Conclusions:

  • While sleep hygiene is linked to fatigue and sleep outcomes in CKD patients, it appears insufficient on its own.
  • Poor sleep and high fatigue remain common despite generally good sleep hygiene practices in this cohort.
  • A multifaceted approach is necessary to effectively improve sleep and reduce fatigue in individuals with chronic kidney disease.