Sleep Problem in Post COVID-19 Patient, Its Impact on Quality of Life and Current Management: An Evidence-based of Case Report

Authors

  • Hamzah Shatri 1. Division of Psychosomatic and Palliative, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia - Cipto Mangunkusumo National Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia. 2. Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia – Cipto Mangunkusumo National Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia.
  • Rizka Zainudin Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty Medicine Universitas Indonesia - Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Yanuar Ardani Division of Psychosomatic and Palliative, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia - Cipto Mangunkusumo National Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Edward Faisal Division of Psychosomatic and Palliative, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia - Cipto Mangunkusumo National Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Rudi Putranto Division of Psychosomatic and Palliative, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia - Cipto Mangunkusumo National Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia

Keywords:

sleep problem, post COVID-19, quality of life, cognitive behavioral therapy

Abstract

Background: COVID-19 is a global health problem that affects both physical and psychological aspect of patients. Sleep problems were experienced by many patients during the acute phase of after COVID-19 recovery. It affects patient’s quality of life and required comprehensive management. This evidence-based case report aims to study the effect of sleep disturbance on quality of life and what is the appropriate management in post COVID-19 patients. Methods: searching were conducted in Pubmed, Cohcrane, EBSCO according to clinical questions. Study was selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, then it was critically appraised. Results: high score on the insomnia severity index and the Pittsburgh sleep quality index were found to be associated with quality of life. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is currently the best evidence-based treatment in patient during and after COVID-19. Conclusion: sleep disturbance is a problem that many post COVID-19 patient face and CBT can improve their quality of life.

Author Biography

Hamzah Shatri, 1. Division of Psychosomatic and Palliative, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia - Cipto Mangunkusumo National Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia. 2. Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia – Cipto Mangunkusumo National Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia.

Psychosomatic and Palliative Medicine, Departement of Internal Medicine, Faculty Medicine Universitas Indonesia-Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital

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Published

2023-07-28

How to Cite

Shatri, H., Zainudin, R., Ardani, Y., Faisal, E., & Putranto, R. (2023). Sleep Problem in Post COVID-19 Patient, Its Impact on Quality of Life and Current Management: An Evidence-based of Case Report. Acta Medica Indonesiana, 55(2), 226. Retrieved from https://actamedindones.org/index.php/ijim/article/view/2098