Prevalencia de la alteración del sueño en pacientes oncológicos ingresados en el Hospital Dr. Abel Gilbert Pontón de la ciudad de Guayaquil desde noviembre 2020 a enero 2021.

Abstract

Sleep disorders are currently considered a growing concern within health systems, there are certain factors that affect the prevalence of this type of disorder, among which the intake of medications stands out. Objective: To determine the prevalence of sleep disorders in cancer patients admitted to the Abel Gilbert Pontón Hospital. Design: descriptive, quantitative, prospective, transversal. Technique: Indirect observation / survey. Instrument: Indirect Observation Matrix / Pittsburg Questionnaire. Population: Cancer patients admitted to the oncology area of the Abel Gilbert Pontón Hospital. Results: 28% are 20 to 30 years old, 73% female, 75% from urban areas, 80% from mixed ethnicity, 48% married, 50% secondary education level, 50% medium economic level, APP 84% cancer, APF 58% Cancer, 36% insomnia, 52% delay from 30 to 60 in sleep, 63% wake up during the night, 72% value poor quality of sleep, 96% take medication to sleep, 40% have felt drowsiness while developing some activity and 68% have presented a level of problem when carrying out the activity. Conclusion: It is evident that users in the oncology area have sleep disturbances, so it is important for health professionals to identify the causes of these disturbances, in order to intervene in a timely manner and improve the quality of sleep in patients.