The Integration of Sleep Research Into Eating Disorders Research: Recommendations and Best Practices

Author:

Irish Leah A.12ORCID,Bottera Angeline R.3ORCID,Manasse Stephanie M.45ORCID,Christensen Pacella Kara A.6ORCID,Schaefer Lauren M.27

Affiliation:

1. Department of Psychology North Dakota State University Fargo North Dakota USA

2. Sanford Research Center for Biobehavioral Research Fargo North Dakota USA

3. Department of Psychology University of Kansas Lawrence Kansas USA

4. Center for Weight, Eating, and Lifestyle Sciences Drexel University Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA

5. Department of Psychological Brain Sciences Drexel University Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA

6. Department of Psychology University of Nevada, Las Vegas Las Vegas Nevada USA

7. Department of Psychiatry University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences Fargo North Dakota USA

Abstract

ABSTRACTObjectiveSleep disturbance is common among individuals with eating disorders (EDs), with approximately 50% of patients with EDs reporting sleep disturbance. Sleep problems may promote, exacerbate, or maintain ED symptoms through a variety of hypothesized mechanisms, such as impaired executive function, increased negative affect, and disruptions to appetitive rhythms. Although research investigating the role of sleep in EDs is growing, the current literature suffers from methodological limitations and inconsistencies, which reduce our ability to translate findings to improve clinical practice. The purpose of this forum is to propose a coordinated approach to more seamlessly integrate sleep research into ED research with particular emphasis on best practices in the definition and assessment of sleep characteristics.MethodsIn this article, we will describe the current status of sleep‐related research and relevant gaps within ED research practices, define key sleep characteristics, and review common assessment strategies for these sleep characteristics. Throughout the forum, we also discuss study design considerations and recommendations for future research aiming to integrate sleep research into ED research.Results/DiscussionGiven the potential role of sleep in ED maintenance and treatment, it is important to build upon preliminary findings using a rigorous and systematic approach. Moving forward as a field necessitates a common lens through which future research on sleep and EDs may be conducted, communicated, and evaluated.

Funder

National Institute of Mental Health

National Institute of General Medical Sciences

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Publisher

Wiley

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