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E12 Sleep disturbance among Juvenile idiopathic arthritis patients
Abstract Background Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a common pediatric condition that is often associated with chronic pain and physical disability. Moreover, it is also comorbid with sleep problems which considerably affects the patient’s daily functioning [1]. Objectives The aim of this stu...
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Published in: | Rheumatology (Oxford, England) England), 2023-08, Vol.62 (Supplement_3) |
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Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , , , |
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Language: | English |
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Background
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a common pediatric condition that is often associated with chronic pain and physical disability. Moreover, it is also comorbid with sleep problems which considerably affects the patient’s daily functioning [1].
Objectives
The aim of this study was to assess sleep disturbances among JIA patients.
Methods
We conducted a cross-sectional study including patients with JIA according to the International League of Associations for Rheumatology (ILAR). Sociodemographic data as well as disease characteristics were collected. Sleep disturbance was assessed by two questionnaires: the BEARS Sleep Screening algorithm and PROMIS sleep disturbance short form according to the age of the patients (18 years old respectively). The BEARS is an instrument divided into major sleep domains: bedtime problems, excessive daytime sleepiness, awakenings during the night, regularity and duration of sleep and snoring. PROMIS is an 8-item questionnaire that assess sleep quality. A higher T score corresponds to a poorer the sleep quality.
Results
The study included 31 patients. The mean age of the participants was 28.67 years [9–45 years]. There was a female predominance: 35.5% males vs 64.5% females. The mean age at onset was 6.6 years [2–13] and the mean disease duration was 256.5 months [36–444]. The distribution of the different subtypes was as follows: Enthesitis-related arthritis (n = 4), RF-positive polyarthritis (n = 10), RF-negative polyarthritis (n = 6), oligoarthritis (n = 7) and systemic arthritis (n = 4). Nineteen patients were receiving corticosteroids. Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs were used by 18 patients: methotrexate (n = 11), sulfasalazine (n = 3), leflunomide (n = 4), biologics (n = 13). Twelve patients developed complications: coxitis (n = 11), growth retardation (n = 9), uveitis (n = 4). The majority of the respondents (90.3%) reported using screens daily before going to sleep. Among patients aged |
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ISSN: | 1462-0324 1462-0332 |
DOI: | 10.1093/rheumatology/kead323.012 |