To investigate the relationship between insomnia and cognitive functioning in patients with bipolar disorder (BD), segmented by age group, and to explore the association of sleep characteristics with cognitive impairment.
Key Findings:
63.1% of participants exhibited some degree of cognitive impairment, with significant differences noted across age groups.
Lower sleep satisfaction correlated with cognitive functioning in younger patients (p=0.044), highlighting the need for targeted interventions.
In older patients, cognitive impairment was associated with the severity of depression (p=0.049), indicating a different focus for treatment.
Interpretation:
The study highlights the importance of age-specific strategies for addressing cognitive impairment in BD, emphasizing sleep assessment in younger patients and focusing on affective symptoms in older patients, aligning with existing literature.
Limitations:
Cross-sectional design limits causal inferences.
Sample size may not be representative of the broader BD population, particularly given its geographical limitation.
Conclusion:
Age-specific interventions are crucial for managing cognitive impairment in BD, with a focus on sleep in younger patients and depressive symptoms in older patients.
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