P 28. The postoperative sleep quality in patients with gynecological cancer

Abstract

Background . Sleep disturbances appear to be more common in cancer patients than in the general population. Methods. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of sleep disorders and the factors associated with an alteration in sleep quality in Moroccan women with gynecological cancer postoperatively. A cross-sectional study was carried out in the oncology department of the Ibn Rochd University Hospital, Casablanca, on Moroccan women who had undergone radical surgery for gynecological cancer ( n = 100). A questionnaire translated and adapted to the Moroccan context and composed of socio-demographic and clinical factors as well as the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was used. Results. The majority of patients (78%) were considered to be poor sleepers. Most patients had very poor subjective quality, low sleep latency, a short period of sleep, and a low rate of usual sleep efficiency. The vast majority of these patients were in poor shape during the day and did not use sleeping pills. Conclusion. Sleep disorders affect the quality of life of patients with gynecological cancer. Their screening and management are essential in oncology services. Keywords : gynecological cancer, sleep disorders, sleep quality.