Daytime sleepiness in patients with untreated restless legs syndrome

ConclusionIn the present study, RLS was associated with markedly impaired subjective sleep quality and with subjectively and objectively increased daytime sleepiness. Since daytime sleepiness can be a  major factor leading to compromised quality of life, assessing and treating sleepiness should be incorporated into standard diagnostics and treatment.
Source: Somnologie - Schlafforschung und Schlafmedizin - Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: research