Improving sleep after stroke: a behavioural intervention for treating post-stroke insomnia (ISLES)

中风后睡眠困难很常见。据估计，全世界六分之一的人一生中会中风，三分之一到一半的人可能会在中风后出现失眠或失眠症状。睡眠不足会影响一个人集中注意力、沟通、社交和日常活动的能力。它还可能影响他们的认同感以及他们自己和照顾者的生活质量。目前对睡眠困难的非药物治疗是有限的，我们不清楚它们是否有效，以及它们对中风后的个体有多适合。与苏格兰中风协会合作，使用多种研究方法，目前的项目旨在综合和收集数据，使我们能够更好地了解中风后睡眠困难的治疗方法，并帮助人们更好地适应中风后的生活。这一知识也将有助于开发和评估一种简短的行为治疗干预措施，以满足中风患者经历睡眠困难的需求。

Sleep difficulties are common following stroke. It is estimated that one in six people worldwide will have a stroke in their lifetime and between a third and half may experience insomnia or insomnia symptoms following stroke. Poor sleep can impact an individual's ability to concentrate, communicate, socialise and perform daily activities. It may also affect their sense of identity and their own and carer's quality of life. Current nonpharmacological treatments for sleep difficulties are limited and we do not have a clear idea of whether they work, and how well they are suited for individuals following stroke. In collaboration with Stroke Association Scotland and using a variety of research methodologies, the present project aims to synthesise and collect data that would allow us to gain a better understanding of treatments for post-stroke sleep difficulties and help people better adjust to their life after stroke. This knowledge will also contribute to the development and evaluation of a brief behavioural therapy intervention tailored to meet the needs of people affected by stroke experiencing sleep difficulties.