Journal article
The Integration of Sleep Research Into Eating Disorders Research: Recommendations and Best Practices
The International journal of eating disorders, v 57(9), pp 1816-1827
Sep 2024
PMID: 38937938
Featured in Collection : UN Sustainable Development Goals @ Drexel
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Objective
Sleep disturbance is common among individuals with eating disorders (EDs), with approximately 50% of patients with EDs reporting sleep disturbance. Sleep problems may promote, exacerbate, or maintain ED symptoms through a variety of hypothesized mechanisms, such as impaired executive function, increased negative affect, and disruptions to appetitive rhythms. Although research investigating the role of sleep in EDs is growing, the current literature suffers from methodological limitations and inconsistencies, which reduce our ability to translate findings to improve clinical practice. The purpose of this forum is to propose a coordinated approach to more seamlessly integrate sleep research into ED research with particular emphasis on best practices in the definition and assessment of sleep characteristics.
Methods
In this article, we will describe the current status of sleep‐related research and relevant gaps within ED research practices, define key sleep characteristics, and review common assessment strategies for these sleep characteristics. Throughout the forum, we also discuss study design considerations and recommendations for future research aiming to integrate sleep research into ED research.
Results/Discussion
Given the potential role of sleep in ED maintenance and treatment, it is important to build upon preliminary findings using a rigorous and systematic approach. Moving forward as a field necessitates a common lens through which future research on sleep and EDs may be conducted, communicated, and evaluated.
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Details
- Title
- The Integration of Sleep Research Into Eating Disorders Research: Recommendations and Best Practices
- Creators
- Leah A. Irish - North Dakota State UniversityAngeline R. Bottera - University of KansasStephanie M. Manasse - Drexel University, Psychological and Brain Sciences (Psychology)Kara A. Christensen Pacella - University of Nevada, Las VegasLauren M. Schaefer - University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences
- Publication Details
- The International journal of eating disorders, v 57(9), pp 1816-1827
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons, Inc
- Number of pages
- 12
- Grant note
- National Institute of General Medical Sciences (P20GM134969) National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (K23DK124514) National Institute of Mental Health (T32MH082761)
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Psychological and Brain Sciences (Psychology); Center for Weight, Eating and Lifestyle Science (WELL) [Historical]
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:001257949300001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85197461305
- Other Identifier
- 991021889998004721
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- Collaboration types
- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Nutrition & Dietetics
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Psychology, Clinical