Κατεύθυνση Η Επιστήμη του Στρές και η Προαγωγή της Υγείας
Library of the School of Health Sciences

2024-03-27

2024

Ιliakis Ioannis

Γεώργιος Χρούσος, Ομότιμος Καθηγητής, Ιατρική Σχολή, ΕΚΠΑ
Φλώρα Μπακοπούλου, Αναπληρώτρια Καθηγήτρια, Ιατρική Σχολή, ΕΚΠΑ
Χρήστος Γιαπιτζάκης, Αναπληρωτής Καθηγητής, Ιατρική Σχολή, ΕΚΠΑ

Η επίδραση της τεχνικής ενσυνειδητότητας body scan στην ποιότητα ύπνου ασθενούς με πολλαπλή σκλήρυνση

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The impact of the body scan mindfulness technique on the sleep quality of a patient with multiple sclerosis

Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the Central Nervous System (CNS), often leading to poor sleep quality and diminished Quality of Life (QoL) in patients. Sleep disturbances in MS do not always correlate linearly with other symptoms like anxiety, depression, fatigue, or pain. Various approaches, including stress reduction techniques like mindfulness-based interventions, have been proposed to manage MS-related sleep issues. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of the Mindfulness-Based Body-Scan Technique (MBBST) on sleep quality and QoL in MS patients using both subjective (questionnaires) and objective (Electronic Portable Device, EPD) measures. Methods: A single-case study was conducted involving a 31-year-old woman diagnosed with Relapsing-Remitting MS (RRMS). The participant practiced the MBBST daily before bedtime, and outcomes were compared to a baseline period. Results: The MBBST intervention demonstrated positive effects on both sleep quality and overall QoL. Biometric data revealed a notable dissociation between daily stress levels and sleep quality during the intervention period. Although self-report instruments indicated significant improvement, potential biases were noted. Conclusion: While this study is limited to a single patient, the promising outcomes suggest the need for further investigation on a larger scale. These findings underscore the potential benefits of MBBST in managing sleep disturbances and enhancing QoL among MS patients.

Health Sciences

Multiple sclerosis, Sleep quality, Quality of life, Mindfulness-based interventions, Body-scan technique, Chronic inflammatory diseases, Central nervous system, Objective measures, Subjective measures, Single-case study, Stress reduction techniques, Sleep disturbances, Biometric data, Interventional study

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https://pergamos.lib.uoa.gr/uoa/dl/object/3392710