To examine the prevalence, severity, and manifestations of sleep disturbance in PBT survivors and their caregivers, highlighting the importance of this understanding for improving clinical outcomes.
Key Findings:
Sleep disturbance is highly prevalent and severe in PBT survivors and their caregivers, with studies indicating up to X% prevalence.
Previous literature lacks comprehensive data on sleep disturbance patterns and risk factors specific to PBT, with only Y studies addressing this.
Most existing studies focus on low-grade or benign tumours, limiting applicability to higher-grade PBT, which constitutes Z% of cases.
Interpretation:
The review highlights a significant gap in understanding sleep disturbances in PBT populations, necessitating further research to inform clinical practices and interventions, particularly in managing caregiver stress.
Limitations:
Limited longitudinal studies due to poor prognosis in PBT patients, which may skew results.
Small sample sizes in existing studies restrict generalizability and may introduce bias.
Previous reviews often excluded caregivers from analysis, limiting the understanding of their experiences.
Conclusion:
There is an urgent need for targeted research and interventions to address sleep disturbances in PBT survivors and their caregivers to improve overall quality of life, with implications for clinical practice and caregiver support.
