Refining duration and frequency thresholds of restless legs syndrome diagnosis criteria

• Published in: Neurology Vol. 87; no. 24; p. 2546
• Main Authors: Ohayon, Maurice M, Bagai, Kanika, Roberts, Laura W, Walters, Arthur S, Milesi, Cristina
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 13.12.2016
• Subjects: Adult; Aged; Cross-Sectional Studies; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Prevalence; Restless Legs Syndrome - diagnosis; Restless Legs Syndrome - epidemiology; Restless Legs Syndrome - physiopathology; Sleep - physiology; Surveys and Questionnaires

This study assesses the prevalence of restless legs syndrome (RLS) using DSM-5 criteria and determines what is the most appropriate threshold for the frequency and duration of RLS symptoms. The Sleep-EVAL knowledge base system queried the interviewed subjects on life, sleeping habits, and health. Qu...