Are Pets in the Bedroom a Problem?
cross_sectional · Level IV
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 26478564.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.mayocp.2015.08.012.
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Abstract
The presence of pets in the bedroom can alter the sleep environment in ways that could affect sleep. Data were collected by questionnaire and interview from 150 consecutive patients seen at the Center for Sleep Medicine, Mayo Clinic in Arizona. Seventy-four people (49%) reported having pets, with 31 (41% of pet owners) having multiple pets. More than half of pet owners (56%) allowed their pets to sleep in the bedroom. Fifteen pet owners (20%) described their pets as disruptive, whereas 31 (41%) perceived their pets as unobtrusive or even beneficial to sleep. Health care professionals working with patients with sleep concerns should inquire about the presence of companion animals in the sleep environment to help them find solutions and optimize their sleep.
Medical subject headings
- Pets
- Sleep Wake Disorders