TY - JOUR T1 - Sleep and gynecological cancer outcomes: opportunities to improve quality of life and survival JF - International Journal of Gynecologic Cancer JO - Int J Gynecol Cancer SP - 669 LP - 675 DO - 10.1136/ijgc-2022-003404 VL - 32 IS - 5 AU - Caroline Zhao AU - Allison Grubbs AU - Emma L Barber Y1 - 2022/05/01 UR - http://ijgc.bmj.com/content/32/5/669.abstract N2 - Sleep is important for immune function, metabolic function and physical repair. Sleep is more commonly disrupted in women compared with men and is disrupted by surgery, chemotherapy, and cancer itself, making gynecological oncology patients at higher risk of insomnia and sleep disruption. Insomnia and sleep disruption are linked to increased pain, poorer quality of life, depression, and anxiety which can all negatively affect patient outcomes. A number of environmental, behavioral, and pharmacological interventions have been investigated to improve patient sleep and aid in the recovery process. It is vital to understand and address patient sleep quality in order to give patients the highest quality care and improve outcomes. ER -