Effect of Smartphone Usage and Quality of Sleep in Physiotherapy Student in Ahmedabad City: An Observational Study

Abstract

Introduction: Increasing Smartphone use has led to the Smartphone addiction as a behavioral addiction with detrimental effects on health. This phenomenon has not been widely studied in the Indian context. This study aims to assess the correlation between Smartphone addiction and Quality of Sleep-in physiotherapy students in Ahmadabad city. Methodology: This observational analytical study included 214 physiotherapy students who studied in different physiotherapy colleges in Ahmadabad city. Written informed consent was taken from those willing to participate and fulfilling inclusion and exclusion criteria and was included in the study. Assessment was done according to the proforma. Each student’s individual filled Smart phone addiction scale (SAS) and Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) respectively. Results: In present study 82% students were addicted with Smartphone whereas 18% students were non-addicted with Smartphone. 72% students have poor sleepers whereas 28% students have good sleepers. The moderate positive correlation between of Smartphone addiction and Quality of Sleep among physiotherapy students in Ahmadabad city. Conclusion: This study showed that inordinate use of smartphone is prevalent among physiotherapy students and is related to poor sleep quality. Proper sleep is a must for physiotherapy students as acquiring professional-level learning as well as clinical skill is crucial for them. In physiotherapy students poor sleep quality can have its impact on various areas such as efficacy, mental and physical health. Keywords: Quality of Sleep, Smartphone, Physiotherapy