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ArticleFrontiers in public health2025

The prevalence and risk factors of sleep disturbances among mental health patients following hospital discharge.

Wanying Mao, Reham Shalaby, Ernest Owusu, Hossam Eldin Elgendy, Belinda Agyapong, Ejemai Eboreime, Peter H Silverstone, Pierre Chue, Xin-Min Li, Wesley Vuong and 5 more

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Wanying MaoDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
Reham ShalabyDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
Ernest OwusuDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
Hossam Eldin ElgendyDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
Belinda AgyapongDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
Ejemai EboreimeDepartment of Psychiatry, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada.
Peter H SilverstoneDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
Pierre ChueDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
Xin-Min LiDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
Wesley VuongClinical Operations Informatics Office, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
Arto OhinmaaSchool of Public Health, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
Valerie TaylorDepartment of Psychiatry, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.
Andrew J GreenshawDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
Yanbo ZhangDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
Vincent I O AgyapongDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.

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Abstract

Background: Sleep disturbances significantly impact psychological wellbeing, particularly during the critical transition when patients are discharged from psychiatric units. Despite extensive research on sleep and mental health, limited attention has been given to this transitional period. Aim: This study examined the prevalence and risk factors of sleep disturbances among patients preparing for discharge from psychiatric units in Alberta, Canada. Methods: This cross-sectional epidemiological study involved face-to-face interviews with eligible patients, followed by an online survey assessing sleep issues using the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9). Additional data on demographics, clinical information, and responses to the Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) and World Health Organization Well-Being Index (WHO-5) were also collected. Results: Of the 1,437 patients approached, 1,106 participated. The prevalence of sleep disturbances was 79.6%. Key factors associated with sleep issues included relationship status (Chi2 = 13.39; Conclusion: The study reveals a high prevalence of sleep disturbances among patients preparing for discharge and identifies key risk factors. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to address sleep-related issues during the discharge transition, improving recovery outcomes and reintegration into the community.

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Mental DisordersPatient DischargeSleep Wake DisordersAdultAgedAlbertaCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPrevalenceRisk FactorsSurveys and Questionnairesmental healthprevalencepsychiatry dischargerisk factorssleep issues

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PMCPMC12343569

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