Abstract
The presence of pets in the bedroom can alter the sleep environment in ways that could
affect sleep. Data were collected by questionnaire and interview from 150 consecutive
patients seen at the Center for Sleep Medicine, Mayo Clinic in Arizona. Seventy-four
people (49%) reported having pets, with 31 (41% of pet owners) having multiple pets.
More than half of pet owners (56%) allowed their pets to sleep in the bedroom. Fifteen
pet owners (20%) described their pets as disruptive, whereas 31 (41%) perceived their
pets as unobtrusive or even beneficial to sleep. Health care professionals working
with patients with sleep concerns should inquire about the presence of companion animals
in the sleep environment to help them find solutions and optimize their sleep.
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Publication History
Published online: October 15, 2015
Footnotes
Abstract presented at: Sleep 2014 meeting, May 31-June 4, 2014, Minneapolis, Minnesota; Mayo Public Affairs, Are Your Pets Disturbing Your Sleep? You're Not Alone, Mayo Clinic Study Finds, June 6, 2014; and, NPR radio program Take Care on Sunday evening, August 30, 2015, at 6:30 pm ET on NPR affiliate WRVO Public Media (www.wrvo.org).
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