Abstract

Overview

The focus of this study is discerning the impacts of prolonged smartphone usage among migraine sufferers, particularly its effects on headache, sleep quality, daytime sleepiness, and overall quality of life.

Methodology

• Type: Single-center, cross-sectional comparative study.
• Duration: Conducted between July and September 2017.
• Location: Neurology Clinic of a private hospital.
• Tools: Migraine Disability Assessment (MIDAS), Mobile Phone Problematic Use Scale (MPPUS), Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), 24-hour Migraine Quality of Life Questionnaire (24-h MQoLQ), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS).

Findings

Analysis of data from 123 patients revealed significant differences in pain intensity, frequency, and duration. Notably, there was a negative correlation between smartphone usage frequency and sleep quality, while increased usage correlated positively with daytime sleepiness and negatively with quality of life.

Conclusion

The study concludes that excessive smartphone use exacerbates headache frequency and duration in individuals with migraines, impairs sleep quality, and increases daytime sleepiness, leading to a deterioration in overall quality of life.