Sleep Disorders Among Individuals With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Authors' conclusion
Almost two-thirds met criteria for at least one sleep disorder. RA disease activity and pain were significantly associated with each sleep condition.
Study context
- Population
- Individuals with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) in FORWARD, The National Databank for Rheumatic Diseases
- Participants
- 4,200 individuals
- Outcome
- Prevalence of OSA risk, RLS symptoms and short sleep (<6 hours)
Methodological detailsmultivariable logistic regression
- Multivariable logistic regression
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Prevalence of sleep disorders
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) diagnosis or risk, n = 899
21%
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) symptoms or diagnosis, n = 1,272
30%
Short sleep, n = 1,737
43%
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
Factors associated with sleep disorders
- RA disease activity associated with each sleep disorder
- Abatacept use associated with lower odds of RLS and SS
- Conventional DMARD or abatacept use less frequent in SS group
- No medications associated with OSA in multivariable analyses
- Both RLS and SS associated with worse perceived sleep quality
Original publication
Sleep Disorders Among Individuals With Rheumatoid Arthritis. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). Published 30 January 2023. doi:10.
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