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February 2, 2026The Egyptian Journal of Neurology Psychiatry and NeurosurgeryOpen Access

Impact of sleep quality on cognitive function and overall quality of life in Egyptian patients with multiple sclerosis

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NGNesma GhonimiZagazig UniversityEFEsraa FahmyKafrelsheikh UniversitySRSalma RagabKafrelsheikh University

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Implication

Investigating the effects of sleep disturbances on cognitive function and quality of life in Egyptian MS patients, suggesting the need for better sleep assessment in management.

Key Points

  • To explore the relationship between sleep quality and cognitive function in Egyptian patients with multiple sclerosis.
  • Recruited 162 definite MS cases from Kafr Elsheikh Neurology Department.
  • Utilized McDonald’s criteria for MS diagnosis.
  • Employed the PSQI and MSQOL-54 questionnaires in Arabic.
  • Cognitive function was assessed using the BICAMS.
  • 85% of patients were classified as poor sleepers with a median PSQI score of 7.5.
  • Significant correlations found between poor sleep quality and factors such as age, disease duration, and cognitive impairments.
  • Negative impacts on both mental and physical health components of the MSQOL-54 were observed.

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Ghonimi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6980fd3cc1c9540dea80f097https://doi.org/10.1186/s41983-026-01078-4
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