Association of increased pain intensity, daytime sleepiness, poor sleep quality, & quality of life with mobile phone overuse in patients with migraine

Abstract

Overview

With the global increase in regular smartphone users, associated health complaints such as headaches, sleep difficulties, and forgetfulness are becoming more common. Specifically, migraine, a major cause of disability worldwide, is exacerbated by smartphone overuse.

Methods

• Observational study layout with participants divided into two categories based on mobile phone usage: high mobile phone use group (HMPUG) and low mobile phone user group (LMPUG).
• Assessments included measurements of disability, pain intensity, sleep quality, daytime sleepiness, and quality of life using various specialized scales.

Findings

The study population consisted of 400 individuals with an average age of 27.59 years, mostly female (65.8%). It was found that the HMPUG group experienced greater pain intensity, poorer sleep quality, and reduced effectiveness of medication compared to the LMPUG group, indicating significant impacts due to high mobile phone usage.

Conclusion

Excessive smartphone use was observed to aggravate pain, diminish sleep quality, and impede migraine treatment efficacy. Controlled usage is recommended to mitigate these adverse effects.