Sleep disturbance and depressive affect in patients treated with haemodialysis

ConclusionPoor sleep quality is prevalent in patients on maintenance haemodialysis, and is associated with increased daytime sleepiness. Depression further compounds this relationship, and is significantly associated with increased daytime sleepiness and restless leg syndrome.

Source: Journal of Renal Care - December 20, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Stephanie Maung, Ammar El Sara, Danielle Cohen, Cherylle Chapman, Subodh Saggi, Daniel Cukor Tags: Original Research Source Type: research