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How Do We Improve Sleep Quality After Total Joint Arthroplasty? A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.

The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
January 1, 1970
Pravarut Nithagon et al. (4 authors)
Journal ArticleSystematic ReviewHuman Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to evaluate whether melatonin improved sleep quality in patients after total joint arthroplasty (TJA).

Results Summary

The study found that melatonin had no effect on sleep outcomes after TJA, neither improving nor worsening sleep quality.

Population

Patients who underwent total joint arthroplasty (394 total hip arthroplasties and 446 total knee arthroplasties).

Effective Dosage

Not available

Duration

Not specified

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (6)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
zolpidem
increase
postoperative sleep quality
THA patients
-
markedly improve
#1
combined fascia iliaca compartment block (FICB) and dexmedetomidine (DEX)
increase
postoperative sleep quality
THA patients
-
markedly improve
#2
perioperative methylprednisolone
increase
postoperative sleep quality
THA patients
-
markedly improve
#3
topical cannabidiol
no change
postoperative sleep quality
TKA patients
-
was not found to improve
#4
topical essential oil
no change
postoperative sleep quality
TKA patients
-
was not found to improve
#5
melatonin
no change
sleep outcomes
TJA patients
-
had no effect on
#6
Abstract

BACKGROUND: Despite the importance of sleep for physiological function, rehabilitation, and recovery, sleep quality after total joint arthroplasty (TJA) remains poor. The objective of this systematic review was to identify, summarize, and evaluate postoperative interventions aimed at improving sleep quality after TJA. METHODS: A systematic review of PubMed (MEDLINE) and Scopus (Embase, MEDLINE, COMPENDEX) from inception to April 2024 was conducted (PROSPERO ID: CRD42023447317). Randomized controlled trials on interventions to improve sleep quality were included. Sleep outcomes, including the Epworth Sleepiness Scale, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System-Sleep Disturbance, Numeric Rating Scale sleep scores,l9 were extracted. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the available data. RESULTS: Of the 1,549 articles identified, seven randomized trials with a total of 840 patients were included (394 total hip arthroplasties [THA], 446 total knee arthroplasties [TKA]). Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index was the most commonly used outcome for assessing sleep quality. Among THA studies, zolpidem, combined fascia iliaca compartment block (FICB) and dexmedetomidine (DEX), and perioperative methylprednisolone were shown to markedly improve postoperative sleep quality. Neither topical cannabidiol nor topical essential oil was found to improve postoperative sleep quality after TKA. Melatonin had no effect on sleep outcomes after TJA. CONCLUSION: Zolpidem, FICB + DEX, and perioperative methylprednisolone are effective interventions to improve sleep quality after THA. Topical cannabis, topical essential oil, and melatonin did not improve sleep quality. No effective sleep interventions for TKA patients were identified. Improving sleep quality remains a potential therapeutic goal to improve patient satisfaction after TJA. Continued investigation on this topic is therefore necessary.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
HumansRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicSleep QualityArthroplasty, Replacement, KneeArthroplasty, Replacement, HipArthroplasty, ReplacementPostoperative ComplicationsSleep Wake DisordersPatient Reported Outcome Measures
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Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy10/10
Quality85/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations1
Citations/Year1.0
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.50
Weight Score1.48
Normalized Score0.41
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