Chronic Non-Malignant Pain: Sleep and Pain
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Episode Author
Owen Hughes
Learning Objectives
By the end of this episode you will be able to:
- Describe what is meant by normal sleep
- Advise people on some simple things to do to help them sleep
Episode Overview
This episode gives a brief overview about what we know about sleep and how pain can affect our sleep patterns. It also discusses simple non-pharmacological techniques for improving sleep. [1] [2] [3] [4]
References
- Cognitive- behavioral factors associated with sleep quality in chronic pain patients. Behavioral Sleep Medicine. 2010;8:28-39.
- Alcohol and smoking behavior in chronic pain patients: The role of opioids. European Journal of Pain. 2009;13:606-12.
- Sleep in depressed and nondepressed participants with chronic low back pain: electroencephalographic and behaviour findings. Sleep. 2002;25:775-83.
- Does sleep quality predict pain-related disability in chronic pain patients? The mediating roles of depression and pain severity. Pain. 2007;127:243-52.
