Epilepsy and Sleep: Enhancing Life Quality with Better Rest

Research Summary

A recent study published in the journal Epilepsia highlights the critical link between sleep quality and quality of life for people with epilepsy. Conducted across four epilepsy centers in Germany, the research found that nearly half of the participants experienced poor sleep, a rate significantly higher than the general population. Key factors contributing to poor sleep included female sex, unemployment, anxiety, depression, and frequent seizures. Critically, poor sleep was directly tied to a lower quality of life related to epilepsy. These findings underscore the importance of routine screening for sleep disturbances and emotional symptoms in epilepsy care, offering pathways to improve overall well-being.

Study Details

📄 Title: Sleep quality and its correlates in people with epilepsy: A multicenter cross-sectional study in Germany.

👥 Research Team: Zöllner JP et al.

📚 Published In: Epilepsia

📅 Publication Date: 2025 Aug 22

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