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Improving sleep quality among ICCU patients – evaluating the effectiveness of ear plug and eye mask interventions
(Publishing Office of the University of Rzeszow, 2024-12) Waladani, Barkah; Utami, Wuri; Ernawati; Suwaryo, Putra Agina Widyaswara
Introduction and aim. Sleep quality is crucial for patient recovery, particularly in critical care settings such as the Intensive Cardiac Care Unit (ICCU). This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of using eye masks and earplugs in improving sleep quality among ICCU patients. Material and methods. A quasi-experimental study was conducted using a one-group without control design. A total of 40 ICCU patients were provided with eye masks and earplugs for a minimum duration of three days. Sleep quality was assessed using the Richard Campbell Sleep Questionnaire (RSCQ) before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results. The use of eye masks and earplugs significantly improved sleep quality among ICCU patients (p<0.05). There was a notable increase in sleep duration, reduction in sleep onset latency, and improvement in sleep efficiency following the intervention. These findings support the efficacy of non-pharmacological interventions in enhancing sleep quality in critical care settings. Conclusion. The findings highlight the importance of incorporating simple interventions such as eye masks and earplugs into routine care practices in ICCUs to improve patients’ sleep quality.
Zinc in fibromyalgia patients: relationship with body mass index and sleep quality
(Publishing Office of the University of Rzeszow, 2022-12) Ece, Yiğit
Introduction and aim. Given the potential relationship between oxidative stress and fibromyalgia and well-documented antioxidant efficacy of zinc, the present study aimed to determine serum zinc concentration in FM patients as compared to healthy controls, as well as to identify the correlation of serum zinc concentration with the body mass index (BMI) and sleep quality, Material and methods. In this case-control study, 54 fibromyalgia patients were consecutively recruited between October 01, 2021 and December 01, 2021. The control group consisted of 54 age- and sex-matched healthy controls. Results. Fibromyalgia group had significantly lower zinc concentration, higher body mass index, and lower sleep quality scores as compared to the healthy control group. The correlation analysis revealed a significantly negative correlation between serum zinc concentration and body mass index and a significantly positive correlation between serum zinc concentration and sleep quality both in fibromyalgia and healthy control groups. Conclusion. Our results both support the hypothesis that low serum zinc concentration plays a role in the pathophysiology of fibromyalgia and indicate that fibromyalgia may lead to weight gain and poor sleep quality, which needs to be confirmed in large-cohort studies.