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- - The study examined sleep disturbances among prostate cancer survivors, finding that over half (50.9%) reported poor sleep quality, with significant cases of insomnia (18.0%) and sleep apnea risk (36.5%).
- - Urologists were surveyed and showed limited involvement in screening for these sleep issues, contrary to national guidelines for cancer survivorship care.
- - The research suggests that improved care for prostate cancer survivors should include regular screening for sleep problems, consideration of related health issues, and referrals to sleep specialists when necessary.
Article Abstract
Background: The prevalence of sleep disturbances among prostate cancer (PCa) survivors, and extent of urologist involvement in sleep care are not well-studied.
Methods: PCa survivors (n = 167) and urologists (n = 145) were surveyed about sleep disturbances and survivorship care practices.
Results: Most PCa survivors had sleep disturbances, including 50.9% with poor sleep quality, 18.0% with clinical/severe insomnia, and 36.5% at high-risk for sleep apnea. Few urologists routinely screened for sleep disturbances, as recommended in national cancer survivorship guidelines.
Conclusions: Optimal PCa survivorship care should incorporate screening for sleep disturbances, addressing comorbid factors affecting sleep and referring to sleep medicine when appropriate.
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