The relationship between sleep disorders, anxiety, depression, and cognitive function with restless legs syndrome (RLS) in the elderly

Y Xu, H Wen, J Li, J Yang, K Luo, L Chang - Sleep and breathing, 2022 - Springer
Objectives Restless legs syndrome (RLS) has a significant effect on sleep and quality of life.
Delays in diagnosis and treatment are frequent due to a lack of awareness. In this study, a …

Psychosomatic symptom profiles in patients with restless legs syndrome

JB Kim, YS Koo, MY Eun, KW Park, KY Jung - Sleep and Breathing, 2013 - Springer
Purpose It has been reported that restless legs syndrome (RLS) might be associated with
multiple psychosomatic symptoms. We aimed to identify which psychosomatic symptom is …

The biopsychosocial effects of restless legs syndrome (RLS)

PM Becker - Neuropsychiatric disease and treatment, 2006 - Taylor & Francis
The symptoms of restless legs syndrome (RLS) are associated with reductions in patients'
quality of life (QoL) and mental heath. Sleep disturbance, which is often the most …

Impact of sleep-related complaints on depressive symptoms in patients with restless legs syndrome

M Hornyak, M Kopasz, M Berger… - Journal of Clinical …, 2005 - psychiatrist.com
Objective: Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a distressing sensorimotor disorder with a 5% to
10% prevalence in the United States and Western Europe. The nocturnal occurrence of …

Patients suffering from restless legs syndrome have low internal locus of control and poor psychological functioning compared to healthy controls

S Brand, J Beck, M Hatzinger… - …, 2013 - karger.com
Background: Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a disturbing sensorimotor disorder negatively
influencing both sleep and psychological functioning. The aim of the present study was to …

Symptoms of restless legs syndrome in older adults: outcomes on sleep quality, sleepiness, fatigue, depression, and quality of life

NG Cuellar, NE Strumpf… - Journal of the American …, 2007 - Wiley Online Library
OBJECTIVES: To compare differences in sleep quality, sleepiness, fatigue, depression, and
quality of life according to severity of symptoms of restless legs syndrome (RLS) in older …

Correlation of anxiety and depression symptoms in patients with restless legs syndrome: a population based survey

S Sevim, O Dogu, H Kaleagasi, M Aral… - Journal of Neurology …, 2004 - jnnp.bmj.com
Background and objectives: Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is an important and common
cause of insomnia, and previous studies indicate that psychiatric wellbeing may be impaired …

Development of a next day functioning measure to assess the impact of sleep disturbance due to restless legs syndrome: the restless legs syndrome-next day impact …

KE Lasch, L Abraham, J Patrick, EC Piault, SE Tully… - Sleep medicine, 2011 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVES: Symptoms of Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) affect patients' quality and
duration of sleep, which can have next day sequelae detrimental to daytime performance. To …

A further evaluation of the cognitive deficits associated with restless legs syndrome (RLS)

CE Gamaldo, AR Benbrook, RP Allen, O Oguntimein… - Sleep medicine, 2008 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a common sensorimotor
disorder that peaks in severity during the night and comes on with rest. As a result, this …

Restless Legs Syndrome masquerades as chronic insomnia

A Bonakis, A Androutsou, ME Koloutsou, E Vagiakis - Sleep Medicine, 2020 - Elsevier
Objective The objective of this study is to emphasize the importance of the clinical suspicion
of Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) among patients with chronic insomnia. Methods We …