Prevalence and Outcomes of Restless Legs Syndrome Among Veterans
Abstract
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a commonly under or misdiagnosed organic cause of insomnia. Prevalence estimates range form 4 to 16%, with 29% reported among Veterans. Thirty-five percent of US adults report insomnia annually. There is evidence that insomnia leads to psychic distress which impacts health care utilization. To examine components of a proposed model linking RLS to insomnia, and insomnia to physic distress and increased utilization. To estimate the prevalence of RLS, insomnia, mood disorders, and substance abuse; quantify the proportion of mood disorders and substance abuse which are attributes to RLS and insomnia; document the diagnosis of RLS and insomnia; and estimate the association of RLS and insomnia to health care utilization and health related quality of life. A cross-sectional survey of a representative sample of Ohio VA clients using telephone interviews and data extracted from medical records. One year follow-up of health care utilization using postal questionnaire and medical records. In the first research year, interviews were completed with 958 veterans. Methods for abstracting utilization data from electronic medical records were developed, as were methods to adjust study outcomes for health status of study members. Data collection is ongoing.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA424133
Entities
People
- Claire C. Bourguet