Evaluation of dyspnea severity and sleep quality in patients with novel coronavirus

Abstract

Aim: Dyspnea, a common symptom of novel coronavirus, can negatively affect sleep quality. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between dyspnea severity and sleep quality in patients with COVID-19. Study Design: A cross-sectional design was used. Methods: Using the researcher's mobile phone, data were collected via an online questionnaire from patients (n = 100) who agreed to participate in the study. The data-collection form comprised three parts: a patient descriptive information form, the Dyspnea–12 Questionnaire, and the Richards–Campbell Sleep Questionnaire (RCSQ). Results: The mean age of patients was 46.39 ± 12.61 years and 66.0% were men. Patients who were treated in the intensive care unit had bachelor's degree or more and patients with comorbid diseases had low mean scores from the RCSQ and high mean scores from the Dyspnea–12 Questionnaire (P