Sleep Quality |
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) |
Nineteen items assessing subjective sleep quality over the past month. The determinants include duration, quality, sleep disturbances, latency, use of sleep medications, and the impact of sleep on daily life. |
[23,24,26,28,29,30] |
Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) |
Eight items on the subjective assessment of daytime sleepiness and propensity to fall asleep during the day. |
[22,24,26] |
Four-item Likert scale |
Four items that estimate the subjective impact of the chronic condition on sleep (from mild to very significant). |
[25] |
Four-item Patient-Reported Outcomes Information System (PROMIS-SD) |
Four items for a multidimensional and subjective assessment of sleep quality. Determinants include sleep disturbances and daytime sleepiness. |
[30] |
Stanford Sleepiness Scale (SSS) |
Seven levels expressing the subjective level of sleepiness at a specific moment (from “completely awake” to “asleep”). |
[26] |
Insomnia Severity Index |
Seven items to assess the subjective severity of insomnia. Determinants include difficulty falling asleep, sleep maintenance, early morning awakening, and daytime functioning. |
[24] |
Beck Depression Inventory |
Twenty-one items to assess the severity of depression. Determinants include loss of interest in activities, changes in sleep, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, etc. |
[27] |
Clinical Interview Scheduled Revised (CIS-R) |
Clinical interview to investigate psychiatric symptoms. Domains include depressive symptoms, sleep disturbances, eating disorders, etc. |
[22] |
Actigraphy |
A technique used to assess the objective quality of sleep through body movement analysis and nocturnal activity pattern studies. |
[22,24] |
Medication Adherence |
Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-4) |
Four items assessing patient behaviour regarding medication intake in terms of frequency and consistency of intake. |
[22] |
Adherence to Refills and Medication Scale (ARMS) |
Assesses patient behaviour during medication therapy, including adherence to medical prescriptions. |
[25] |
Medication Monitoring System (MEMS) |
An electronic system capable of recording the time and date of opening/closing of the container containing the medication to be taken. |
[26] |
Drug Burden Index (DBI) |
A tool that estimates the adverse effects of multiple drugs on the individual. |
[28] |
Medication Adherence Report Scale (MARS-5) |
Five items to assess adherence to pharmacological therapy. Determinants include frequency and appropriateness of administration, therapy discontinuation, and communication with the doctor about the treatment to be taken. |
[27] |
Ask-12 Medication Survey |
Twelve items to assess adherence to pharmacological therapy. Determinants include frequency and appropriateness of administration, problems in medication intake, and communication with the doctor about the treatment to be taken. |
[30] |
Medication intake interview |
Interview on medication intake habits to promote sleep. |
[29] |
Physiological parameters |
Adaptation of pharmacological therapy based on physiological indicators, such as body mass index, systemic blood pressure, triglyceride level, etc. |
[24] |