Sleep Quality in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis

An Investigation of Factors Affecting Sleep Quality in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis

This study was designed to investigate the factors affecting sleep quality of Rheumatoid arthritis patients in Turkish population.

Demographic data, duration of disease, routine biochemical tests and currently used medications were recorded. Disease activity was assessed with Disease Activity Score 28 (DAS 28). Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was used to evaluate pain levels. Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) was used to assess activities of daily living. Beck depression inventory (BDI) was used to investigate the signs of depression in patients. Sleep quality was considered to be poor in patients with a Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) global score of 5 and greater.

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients with RA who met the 2010 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) RA classification criteria were included

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who had difficulties understanding and responding to questions were excluded from the study.