Sleep Assessment: The Benefits of Identifying Sleep Disturbance Using a Sleep Questionnaire

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN · Oct 5, 2023

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This clinical trial is looking at how addressing sleep problems can help patients who are visiting an orthopedic specialist, like those who treat bones and joints. The researchers want to see if using a simple sleep questionnaire can improve patients' experiences during their visits, such as how satisfied they feel and how well they think their doctor communicates with them. They will also explore if discussing sleep issues encourages patients to take a more active role in managing their health and if it leads to helpful treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy, which is a type of talk therapy.

To participate in this study, you need to be an adult who is visiting an orthopedic doctor for the first time and have a score higher than 3 on the sleep disturbance questionnaire, indicating you have some sleep issues. The trial is open to anyone aged 18 and older, and there are no restrictions based on gender. However, you cannot participate if you have trouble reading or have significant cognitive difficulties that would prevent you from completing the questionnaires. If you join the study, you can expect to fill out some forms about your sleep and healthcare experience, and you may learn more about ways to improve your sleep.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion criteria:
• • 1. Adult patients (18+)
• • 2. Orthopedic new visit
• • 3. Sleep disturbance score \> 3
• Exclusion criteria:
• • 1. Inability to read.
• • 2. Diminished cognition preventing completion of the questionnaires.