Dilan BİLBAY, Nermin OLGUN
İnönü Üniversitesi Sağlık Hizmetleri Meslek Yüksek Okulu Dergisi - 2025;13(3):551-566
This study aimed to assess sleep quality in patients with thyroid dysfunction and to investigate the effects of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism on sleep onset, sleep duration, and sleep disturbances. Additionally, it seeks to determine the impact of these disorders on quality of life and raise awareness about the relationship between thyroid function and sleep. The research was conducted as a descriptive study on 52 patients diagnosed with hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism in the endocrinology polyclinic of a state hospital between January 1 and May 31, 2024. Data were collected using the "Introductory Characteristics Information Form" and the "Insomnia Complaints and Sleep Quality Basic Scale." t-test and ANOVA were used for the statistical analysis of differences between the groups. The results indicate that, in individuals with thyroid dysfunction, sleep disorders are prevalent, particularly regarding sleep onset and changes in duration. The sample size was limited, and it is therefore recommended that the study be repeated in larger populations and that thyroid hormones' impact on sleep and potential intervention strategies be evaluated.
