Improving Sleep Quality: A Key to Better Life with Epilepsy

Research Summary

A study published in the journal Epilepsia highlights the critical link between sleep quality and life quality in people with epilepsy. Conducted across four epilepsy centers in Germany, the research found that nearly half of the participants experienced poor sleep, a rate notably higher than the general population. Key factors associated with poor sleep included female sex, unemployment, anxiety, and depression. Daily seizures also contributed to sleep disturbances. Importantly, poor sleep was tied to a lower quality of life specific to epilepsy, independent of mood disorders and seizure frequency. These findings emphasize the need for routine screening of sleep and emotional health in epilepsy management, potentially improving patient outcomes.

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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