Improved sleep may reduce arthritis pain.
Studies indicate that pain interferes with sleep and, in turn, sleep disturbances increase pain. Statistics show that up to 60% of those with arthritis experience pain during the night. But despite these findings, sleep is not generally addressed as a major treatment concern among this population. This article reviews the relationship between pain and sleep; sleep issues as they relate to 3 common types of arthritis--osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and fibromyalgia; and holistic approaches that may be used by the patient in the self-management of pain and sleep.
Davis
Gail C
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College of Nursing, Texas Woman's University, Denton, Tex 76204, USA. gdavis@twu.edu
D001168:Arthritis / Q000150:complications*; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000150:complications; D004569:Electroencephalography; D005356:Fibromyalgia / Q000150:complications; D006694:Holistic Health; D006801:Humans; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000150:complications; D010146:Pain / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing; D020377:Self Efficacy; D012894:Sleep Stages; D012893:Sleep Wake Disorders / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*