Publications by authors named "Michael V Vitiello"
Purpose: The Pre-Sleep Arousal Scale (PSAS) is a self-report tool for assessing cognitive and somatic arousal before sleep. While the English version is well-validated, research on translations is limited. This meta-analysis examines PSAS translations' internal consistency and reliability.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBiphasic sleep, characterized by nighttime sleep plus daytime napping, has demonstrated some cognitive, health and performance impacts when compared with consolidated monophasic sleep. This motivated the development and validation of the Biphasic Sleep Scale, reported in this paper. Scale development involved a literature review, expert input and individual interviews.
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- * The study included over 59,000 participants aged 45 and older and used multivariable logistic regression to analyze the data.
- * The research indicates that insomnia symptoms significantly contribute to poorer oral health outcomes, with effects varying by age, suggesting the need for monitoring insomnia in oral health management.
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- Orthosomnia is a growing concern in sleep medicine, and this study aimed to estimate its prevalence among the general population using data from 523 participants.
- Researchers created a four-criteria algorithm to identify orthosomnia cases based on participants' sleep-tracking device usage and self-reported sleep issues, finding that the prevalence ranged from 3.0% to 14.0% based on different estimation methods.
- The study revealed that individuals with orthosomnia reported worse insomnia symptoms compared to those without, but important limitations exist due to the study's cross-sectional design, meaning further research is needed to understand these findings fully.
Background: Hoarding disorder (HD) is characterized by a compulsion to collect belongings, and to experience significant distress when parting from them. HD is often misdiagnosed for several reasons. These include patient and family lack of recognition that it is a psychiatric disorder and professionals' lack of relevant expertise with it.
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- * Four studies with a total of 2,506 participants from various countries were reviewed, and the APSQ showed very high internal consistency, with a pooled Cronbach's alpha of 0.93.
- * Despite its reliability, the APSQ's applicability may be limited due to a lack of diverse linguistic and cultural representation in the studies, along with significant variation in results.
Habitual daytime napping is a common behavioral and lifestyle practice in particular countries and is often considered part of a normal daily routine. However, recent evidence suggests that the health effects of habitual daytime napping are controversial. We systematically searched PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases from inception to March 9, 2024, to synthesize cohort studies of napping and health outcome risk.
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- The study analyzed the link between a healthy lifestyle and sleep health among the general population in China, using an online survey of over 41,000 participants.
- Healthy lifestyle factors included a nutritious diet, regular exercise, non-smoking, no alcohol consumption, low sedentary behavior, and normal weight, dividing participants into healthy, average, and unhealthy lifestyle groups.
- Results showed that individuals with a healthy lifestyle were significantly more likely to experience better sleep quality and duration, healthier sleep patterns, and lower risks of sleep disorders like insomnia and excessive daytime sleepiness.
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- Advance care planning (ACP) involves conversations with patients to align their healthcare with personal preferences and goals, and it is enhanced by the Age-Friendly Health Systems initiative.
- A 9-month virtual learning collaborative was organized for primary care providers in the WWAMI region, consisting of sessions with ACP experts and technical support, aiming to improve knowledge and practice of ACP.
- Results showed increased ACP knowledge and skills among participants and a notable rise in documented ACP discussions in electronic health records across several practices.
Purpose: Whether food insecurity (FI), a social determinant of health, is linked with successful aging (SA) in the older generation remains uncertain. This study explored the association of FI with SA among older Indians.
Methods: Data were collected from the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI) wave 1 (2017-2018).
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- The Athlete Sleep Behavior Questionnaire (ASBQ) is designed to spot poor sleep habits in athletes, and this meta-analysis evaluates its reliability.
- The study found that the ASBQ has a good internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha of 0.73) and a high test-retest reliability (ICC of 0.88), indicating it's a solid tool for monitoring athletes' sleep behavior over time.
- The authors suggest that while the ASBQ is reliable, future research should focus on improving its consistency and testing it in various athletic groups.
Study Objectives: This study explores polysomnographic and multiple sleep latency test (MSLT) differences between myotonic dystrophy type 1/type 2 (DM1/DM2) patients and controls.
Methods: An electronic literature search was conducted in MEDLINE, EMBASE, All EBM databases, and Web of Science from inception to Aug 2023.
Results: Meta-analyses revealed significant reductions in sleep efficiency, N2 percentage, mean SpO2, and MSLT measured mean sleep latency, and increases in N3 sleep, wake time after sleep onset, apnea hypopnea index, and periodic limb movement index in DM1 patients compared with controls.
Digital cognitive behavioural therapy for chronic insomnia (D-CBT-I) has been shown to be as efficacious as traditional CBT-I. However, not all patients achieve insomnia remission after treatment. We explored the factors influencing the effectiveness of D-CBT-I in a clinical practice.
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- Nomophobia, a psychological disorder linked to smartphone dependency, has gained attention since its introduction in 2008, prompting extensive research up until 2022.
- A bibliometric analysis of publications revealed 1,781 papers and other research outputs, with a significant increase in articles published after 2017, predominantly in English.
- Current studies largely focus on the prevalence of nomophobia among different groups, its association with mental and physical health issues, and highlight gaps in treatment and prevention knowledge.
Background: Insomnia predisposes the aging population to reduced quality of life and poor mental and physical health. Evidence of the association between polluted fuel use and insomnia symptoms is limited and is non-existent for the Indian population. Our study aimed to explore the link between polluted fuel use and insomnia symptoms in middle-aged and older (≥ 45 years) Indian populations.
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- The Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS) is a popular self-report tool for assessing insomnia symptoms, but its reliability has not been thoroughly checked.
- A systematic review analyzed various studies to determine the internal consistency and test-retest reliability of the AIS, finding it to be highly reliable with scores of 0.84 and 0.86, respectively.
- The study emphasizes the need for future research to include reliability estimates tailored to their specific populations and settings, given the observed variability in results.
Objective: To develop and present consensus findings of the National Sleep Foundation sleep timing and variability panel regarding the impact of sleep timing variability on health and performance.
Methods: The National Sleep Foundation assembled a panel of sleep and circadian experts to evaluate the scientific evidence and conduct a formal consensus and voting procedure. A systematic literature review was conducted using the NIH National Library of Medicine PubMed database, and panelists voted on the appropriateness of 3 questions using a modified Delphi RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method with 2 rounds of voting.
Objective: Medical students frequently experience a range of stressors, such as demanding academic requirements, competition and rivalry, self-doubt, and financial distress. As a result, they are at risk for psychological and behavioral symptoms (PBS) including: depression, anxiety, and sleep difficulties as well as maladaptive substance use.
Methods: To determine the degree of risk for these symptoms, 13 databases, without language restriction.
The Worldwide Prevalence of Sleep Problems Among Medical Students by Problem, Country, and COVID-19 Status: a Systematic Review, Meta-analysis, and Meta-regression of 109 Studies Involving 59427 Participants.
Curr Sleep Med Rep
June 2023
Purpose Of Review: Several studies have found that medical students have a significant prevalence of sleep issues, such as poor sleep quality, excessive daytime sleepiness, and inadequate sleep duration. The purpose of this review is to carefully evaluate the current research on sleep problems among medical students and, as a result, estimate the prevalence of these disturbances. The EMBASE, PsychINFO, PubMed/MEDLINE, ScienceDirect, Scopus, and Web of Science and retrieved article reference lists were rigorously searched and rated for quality.
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