Literature Review on Insomnia in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease

Objective: Tis study aimed to understand the trend of research on insomnia in patients with coronary artery disease. Methods: We searched the literature registered in July 2020 using the web version of the Ichushi, PubMed, and CINAHL databases. Results: A total of 31 documents were extracted; 29 and 2 were quantitative and qualitative studies, respectively. Of these, 6 were intervention studies; 14, nurse studies. Prevalence and related factors were examined using a subjective scale and sleep pattern analysis was performed using an objective method. Insomnia was seen in 21%–69% of patients and it was related to women and depression. Te patients were devised to practice a sense of security from the experience of losing sleep because of chest pain. Nursing support has been mostly studied for hospitalized patients and support and education utilizing relaxation have been considered. Conclusion: Tere is a need to explore specifc support that considers factors related to insomnia and disease-specifc efects. Terefore, it is necessary to clarify the defnition of insomnia in patients with coronary artery disease and consider the steps to provide the necessary support afer their discharge.