Abstract
Introduction: Sleep disturbances are common in asthmatic patients. The purpose of this study was to evaluate sleep quality in asthmatic patients in local setting.
Materials and methods: In the present case-conrol study, sleep quality of asthma patients was assessed using Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), in 76 clinically stable asthmatic patients at the outpatient clinic compared to 76 healthy subjects in control group. Poor sleep quality is classified as PSQI score more than 5.
Results: Mean PSQI score in patients was significanly higher than the control group. The number and percent of cases with poor sleep quality and all subdomains of PSQI score were statistically more than control group.
Conclusion: According to the results of the present study, sleep quality of the majority of asthma patients was not desirable. It is necessary for policy makers and health managers as well as physicians to focus on this aspect of the patients’ health as well. It is recommended to have sleep health consultation in pulmonary clinic.