Importance Of Sleep Quality Research Articles

Respiratory Tract Diseases with Musculoskeletal System Interaction: A Scoping Review

Objective: Respiratory diseases and musculoskeletal disorders are significant causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, especially among older adults and immunocompromised individuals. Although current guidelines encourage a multidimensional approach to diagnosis and treatment, the interaction between these disease categories has not been adequately investigated. This scoping review aims to provide an overview of current research on diseases related to both respiratory and musculoskeletal disorders and identify gaps for future studies. Methods: Using the PRISMA extension to scope the reviews, we focused on randomized controlled trials and cohort studies published in the last five years. A total of 2003 abstracts were identified in databases such as Scopus, WoS, PubMed, Medline, Cinahl, OpenAIRE and EBSCO. After removing 287 duplicates, 1716 articles were screened based on title and abstract. A total of 470 full-text articles were assessed for eligibility, resulting in 11 articles meeting our inclusion criteria. Results: The review shows limited but influential studies investigating the intersection between respiratory and musculoskeletal diseases. The findings suggest that musculoskeletal disorders may negatively affect respiratory functions and vice versa. Several studies have demonstrated potential biomarkers, the importance of sleep quality, and associations with multimorbidity. Conclusion: Although limited to 11 articles, this review highlights the importance of a more detailed understanding of the interactions between the musculoskeletal system and respiratory diseases. This may inform future diagnostic and treatment strategies. However, the limited number of studies in this area indicates that more research is needed, especially which contains interaction mechanism of musculoskeletal and pulmonary pathologies.

Internet Addiction and Sleep Disorders among Medical Students.

Considering the increasing use of the Internet in Iranian society, especially among students, and the importance of sleep quality, the present study investigated the relationship between sleep quality and Internet addiction among medical students in Shiraz. In this descriptive-analytical study, the sample included students of the Shiraz University of Medical Sciences who were selected by a multistage sampling method in 2018. Each faculty was considered to be stratified, and the samples were selected from all strata by simple random sampling. A total of 400 student questionnaires were eligible for analysis. The level of sleep disturbance was measured using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and Young's Internet Addiction Test (IAT) was used to evaluate Internet addiction. Cronbach's alpha for PSQI and IAT was 0.77 and 0.93, respectively. 109 (%28.9) and 58 (%14.4) of all the people under study were at risk of Internet addiction or poor sleep quality, respectively. The highest percentage of poor sleep quality was in those who were addicted to the Internet (60%), but the lowest percentage was observed in the group without addiction (27%). In addition, there was a significant correlation between Internet addiction and subjective sleep quality (r = 0.191, p = 0.05), sleep latency (r = 0.129, p = 0.01), sleep duration (r = 0.119, p = 0.01), habitual sleep efficiency (r = 0.186, p = 0.05), sleep disturbances (r = 0.169, p = 0.01), use of sleeping medication (r = 0.203, p = 0.05), and daytime dysfunction (r = 0.188, p = 0.05). These findings help national health officials and planners in Iran to design appropriate and effective interventions to improve students' health and prevent Internet addiction.

THE EFFECT OF SLEEP QUALITY ON COGNITIVE FUNCTION AMONG IPOH YOUNG ADULTS

A good sleep quality enhances both physiological and psychological functions. Despite the importance of sleep quality, it is one of the common issues faced by the young population due to modern lifestyle. The main purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of sleep quality on cognitive function (working memory and executive function) among Ipoh young adults. A total of thirty-two (n=32) healthy male Ipoh young adults aged (21.0 ± 1.0) years old participated in this study. The sleep quality was measured using Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PQSI). Meanwhile, for cognitive function the N-Back task was used to measure working memory and the Wisconsin Sorting Card Test (WSCT) was used to measure executive function. The results of this study showed a significant effect of sleep quality on working memory (0-Back p = 0.011, 1-Back p = 0.001, 2 Back p = 0.008) and executive function (Category Achievement p = 0.001, Total Errors p = 0.010). These findings demonstrated sufficient evidence that sleep quality affects cognitive function (p < .05). Hence, sleep quality is associated with better cognitive function in young adults.

Review of Under-Recognized Adjunctive Therapies for Cancer.

Simple SummaryThis review presents cancer and primary care providers with an overview of underappreciated adjunctive measures that may improve their patients’ quality of life and survival. This is not a comprehensive review but adjunctive recommendations which may be easily addressed by the provider and acceptable to the cancer patient. These include exercise, diet, stress-reduction techniques, recognition and management of sleep problems, advice on smoking cessation, and use of selective nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals as adjuvants. In addition, patients may be more compliant if suggestions and referrals are made by their trusted providers.Patients and providers may not be aware that several adjunctive measures can significantly improve the quality of life, response to treatment, and possibly outcomes for cancer patients. This manuscript presents a review of practical under-recognized adjunctive therapies that are effective including exercise; stress-reduction techniques such as mindfulness, massage, yoga, Tai Chi, breathing exercises; importance of sleep quality; diet modifications such as calorie restriction at the time of chemotherapy and avoidance of high carbohydrate foods; supplements such as aspirin, green tea, turmeric, and melatonin; and repurposed prescription medications such as metformin and statins. Each recommendation should be tailored to the individual patient to assure no contraindications.

The importance of sleep quality, quantity, and chronotype in the management of diabetes: Is it time to wake up?

The importance of sleep quality, quantity, and chronotype in the management of diabetes: Is it time to wake up?

The Lifestyle Profile of Individuals with Cardiovascular and Endocrine Diseases in Cyprus: A Hierarchical, Classification Analysis.

The study aims to explore the lifestyle profile of adult individuals with cardiovascular and endocrine diseases in Cyprus. Age and sex-specific analyses were applied. A representative sample of the general adult population was recruited during 2018–2019 using stratified sampling among the five government-controlled municipalities of the Republic of Cyprus. Data on Mediterranean diet adherence, quality of sleep, smoking status, physical activity, Body Mass Index, and the presence of cardiovascular and endocrine diseases were collected using a validated questionnaire. Diseases were classified according to the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10). A total of 1140 men and women over 18 years old (range: 18–94) participated in the study. The prevalence of cardiovascular and endocrine diseases among the adult general population of Cyprus was 24.8% and 17.2%, respectively, with a higher prevalence of cardiovascular diseases in men, and a higher prevalence of endocrine diseases in women. Among individuals with cardiovascular disease, 23.3% were aged between 18–44 years old, while the corresponding percentage among endocrine disease individuals was 48%. The prevalence of smoking, physical activity, a low adherence to the Mediterranean diet, poor quality of sleep and obesity among the study population was 35.5%, 48.0%, 32.9%, 39.0% and 13.6%, respectively. Individuals with cardiovascular and endocrine diseases were characterized by poor quality of sleep, inadequate physical activity, and a higher BMI. This is the first study in Cyprus exploring the profile of individuals with cardiovascular and endocrine diseases in Cyprus. Health promotion and educational programs focusing on the importance of sleep quality, healthier dietary habits, physical activity, and lower BMIs among people with cardiovascular and endocrine diseases should be developed.

Effect of a Nurse-Led Education Program for Stroke Patients on Sleep Quality and Quality of Life: A Randomized Controlled Study.

Nurse-led education and follow-up for stroke patients may facilitate management and improve quality of life. This study investigated the effect of a nurse-led education program for stroke patients on sleep and life quality. A total of 92 stroke patients (46 in the intervention group, 46 in the control group) aged 18 to 75 years who were independently mobile (less than or equal to one assistive device) and had no other neurologic or psychiatric disorders or history of sleep disorder prior to stroke were included. Patients randomized to the intervention group completed a 20-week education and follow-up program including information about stroke, rehabilitation, adaptation to daily life, and the importance of sleep quality. In the posttest, the intervention group had significantly higher sleep quality and stroke-specific quality of life scores than the control group. This study may serve as a guide for nurses who work with stroke patients.

Sleep quantity and variability during the first semester at university: implications for well-being and academic performance

ABSTRACT Research has demonstrated the importance of sleep quality for university students, although work is limited with respect to how sleep during the first semester of school impacts well-being and academic outcomes. The current study sought to examine the role of sleep quantity and variability over the first semester of university on GPA and happiness. Students (n = 97) from a first-semester psychology course completed weekly assessments of sleep and well-being (happiness and anxiety) for 15 weeks, and they gave permission for researchers to collect their GPA and SAT data from the registrar. Average weekly sleep quantity was associated with greater weekly happiness and less anxiety. Weekly sleep variability was associated with lower happiness and more anxiety. Even when accounting for sleep quantity and initial start-of-semester measures, sleep variability predicted worse GPA and happiness for students at the end-of-semester. In summary, sleep consistency may be an important target for health professionals working within the university setting. This study contributes to the literature on the importance not only of sleep but also of sleep consistency, during a major life transition.

Social Media Addiction in High School Students: A Cross-Sectional Study Examining Its Relationship with Sleep Quality and Psychological Problems.

The aim of this study was to examine the relationship of social media addiction with sleep quality and psychological problems in high school students. The study is a cross-sectional, correlational type. The study was conducted with 1,274 students receiving education in a district located in the western region of Turkey. For the collection of the data, a Descriptive Information Form, the Social Media Addiction Scale for Adolescents (SMASA), the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), the Sleep Quality Scale (SQS) and the Sleep Variables Questionnaire (SVQ) were used. Among the high school students who participated in the research, 49.3% stated that they had been using social media for 1–3 years, 53.9% reported that they spent 1–3 h per day on social media, and 42.8% stated that they placed their telephone under their pillow or beside their bed while sleeping. Students’ mean scores were 16.59 ± 6.79 (range: 9–45) for the SMASA, 16.54 ± 4.27 (range: 0–40) for total difficulties, and 14.18 ± 1.56 (range: 7–21) for the SQS, while their sleep efficiency value was 97.9%. According to the research model, difficulties experienced by high school students increase their social media addiction, while they decrease prosocial behaviours. Social media addiction in high school students decreases students’ sleep efficiency (p < 0.05). It is considered important to conduct further public health studies for children and adolescents related to the risks caused by the excessive use of technology, the consequences of social media addiction, measures to protect psychological health, sleep programmes and the importance of sleep quality.

Sedentary Behaviors, Sleep, and Health-related Quality of Life in Middle-aged Adults.

Objectives: In this study, we examined the associations of various sedentary behaviors (SB) to health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and the possible mediating role of sleep quality in these relationships. Methods: Participants were 363 middle-aged adults (Mage = 44.25, SD = 4.72, 64% male) from Amazon MTurk. Self-reported measures of socio-demographic status, time spent doing 10 different types of SB, sleep quality, and HRQOL were collected. Exploratory factor analysis was used to classify SB. Mediation analysis with PROCESS for SPPS examined the mediational paths. Results: Exploratory factor analysis categorized 10 sedentary activities into Common Engaging SB, High Engaging/Leisure SB, and Less Engaging/Passive SB. Findings suggested that Common Engaging SB was negatively associated with HRQOL, whereas High Engaging/Leisure SB was positively related to HRQOL. Sleep quality appeared to mediate the associations of Common Engaging SB and High Engaging/Leisure SB to HRQOL. Conclusions: Reducing sitting time, particularly Common Engaging SB, could be a useful strategy to improve HRQOL. Health promotion programs should support mentally engaging leisure activities because such activities might increase middle-aged adults' HRQOL. Additionally, health promotion programs are needed to raise public awareness regarding the importance of sleep quality.

Importance of sleep quality in functional abdominal pain disorder in pediatric patients.

The incidence of sleep problems is increasing in children, and they are thought to contribute to pain in functional abdominal pain disorder (FAPD). In this study, we aimed to evaluate the pattern of sleep disturbance in children with FAPD and identify the associated factors. We retrospectively analyzed patients aged 12-18years who were diagnosed with FAPD based on the Rome IV criteria. To assess sleep problems, we used the Korean version of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI-K). To evaluate factors associated with sleep disturbances, we used the odds ratios (OR) estimated in logistic regression models. Among the 66 patients evaluated, 57.6% (38/66) had a total PSQI-K score > 5, indicating a significant disturbance in sleep, 52.6% (20/38) had irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and 47.4% (18/38) had functional abdominal pain-not otherwise specified. The mean PSQI-K score was 7.2 ± 6.0, and longer sleep onset latency was noted (26.33 ± 19.44min) in all patients than healthy controls. Almost all PSQI-K subscales scores were elevated in patients with IBS. In univariate analysis, abdominal pain score > 7 and IBS were associated with poor sleep quality. In multivariate analysis, only IBS was associated with sleep disturbance. A relatively large proportion of patients with FAPD had sleep problems and these were more common in patients with IBS. Thus, interventions for improving sleep quality should also be considered in patients with FAPD with severe abdominal pain and IBS.

The therapeutic properties of ketogenic diets, slow-wave sleep, and circadian synchrony.

To summarize emerging connections between sleep, ketogenic diets, and health. Mechanisms involved in the therapeutic benefits of ketogenic diets continue to be elucidated. Concurrently, the importance of sleep quality and circadian rhythms in their effects on metabolic and cognitive health is increasingly appreciated. Advances in the understanding of the actions of adenosine, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, and slow-wave sleep underscore connections between these areas of research. Many molecular pathways activated during ketogenic diets are known to modulate sleep-wake cycles, circadian rhythms, and sleep stages. Ketogenic diets often have beneficial effects on sleep at the same time as having beneficial effects on particular medical conditions. Enhancement of slow-wave sleep and rejuvenation of circadian programming may be synergistic with or causally involved in the benefits of ketogenic diets.

PELATIHAN PROGRESSIVE MUSCLE RELAXATION (PMR) UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KUALITAS TIDUR PENDERITA HIPERTENSI DI MENGANTI KABUPATEN CILACAP

Hypertension (HT) is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease which is the leading cause of death in the world. HT is in the first rank as the most common disease due to lifestyle changes. Patients with HT may experience several signs and symptoms such as changes in the retina, headaches, dizziness, and difficulty breathing. HT can cause sleep dissorder. Poor sleep quality can have an effect on decreasing people's productivity. This community service was carried out in RW 10 in Menganti Village, where information was obtained that there were still many residents who did not know specific information about sleep quality and its management using the Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) method. The service method is carried out by training, demonstrations about PMR. In this service, demonstrations about PMR were successfully carried out. The results obtained were that cadres and residents were able to know about sleep quality and were able to demonstrate PMR intervention. After this service was carried out, residents with sleep disorders began to be moved by the importance of sleep quality.

The influence of time of day on the performance of adolescent swimmers

ABSTRACT The study aimed to investigate the effects of time-of-day, chronotype, and sex differences on the relationships between anxiety, depression, sleep quality, and swimming performance of normally diurnally active adolescent athletes. Thirty-three competitive swimmers, 20 boys (14.8 ± 1.60 y) and 13 girls (14.4 ± 1.51 y) from two different swimming centers participate in the study. They performed 50 m and 400 m front crawl trials twice, at 08:00 h and 18:00 h, with an interval of 48 h in a 50 m swimming pool. Chronotype, depression, anxiety levels, and sleep quality were accessed by questionnaires. No effect of time-of-day was observed in girls for the 50 and 400 m trials. The swimming performance of boys was similar in the 50 m trials independent of time-of-day, but in the 400 m trial the performance time was better in the evening compared to morning. The best evening performance was observed among N-types. Linear regression analysis of the data of all participants revealed a positive correlation between sleep quality and anxiety level (p = .016; R2 = 0.1769) and sleep quality and depression level (p = .006; R2 = 0.2192). There was no correlation between chronotype and sleep quality in either sex (p = .4044; R2 = 0.0232). We conclude that time-of-day can influence the performance of adolescent swimmers that differs with the distance of the trial and by sex. We also demonstrated the importance of sleep quality among adolescents swimmers as a factor that can influence anxiety and depression and thus consequently affect their performance.

Lights Out: Examining Sleep in Children with Vision Impairment.

Sleep is crucial for development across cognitive, physical, and social-emotional domains. Sleep quality and quantity impact domains of daytime functioning, attainment, and global development. Previous work has explored sleep profiles in typically developing children and children with developmental disorders such as Down syndrome and Williams Syndrome, yet there is a complete absence of published work regarding the sleep profiles of children with vision impairment aged 4–11 years. This is the first known study that examines the sleep profiles in children with vision impairment (n = 58) in comparison to 58 typically developing children (aged 4–11 years) in the UK. Sleep was measured using the Childhood Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ; parental report), actigraphy and sleep diaries. Results showed group differences in subjective CSHQ scores but not objective actigraphy measures. Surprisingly, the findings revealed disordered sleep (namely, poor sleep quantity) in both groups. Discordance between CSHQ and actigraphy measures could represent heightened awareness of sleeping problems in parents/caregivers of children with vision impairment. The implications of this study extend beyond group comparison, examining disordered sleep in ‘typically developing’ children, exploring the potential role of light perception and the importance of sleep quality and quantity in both groups.

Vaping Linked to Short Sleep Duration in Young Adults

Back to table of contents Previous article Next article Clinical & ResearchFull AccessVaping Linked to Short Sleep Duration in Young AdultsTerri D'ArrigoTerri D'ArrigoSearch for more papers by this authorPublished Online:5 Nov 2020https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.pn.2020.11a2AbstractThose who use e-cigarettes daily are more likely to get less than seven hours of sleep a night.E-cigarette use, also known as vaping, may be associated with an increased risk of sleep deprivation in young adults aged 18 to 24 years, a study in Addictive Behaviors has found. The study also suggests that e-cigarette use is rising in this age group.“Further research on the potential causal link between vaping and sleep deprivation is necessary.” —Sina Kianersi, D.V.M.“From previous studies we now know that cigarette smoking is linked to poor sleep outcomes. Because of the increasing popularity of e-cigarette use among young adults and nonsmokers and the importance of sleep quality on different aspects of health, we decided to conduct this study to better understand the association between e-cigarette use and sleep deprivation among young American adults,” lead author Sina Kianersi, D.V.M., told Psychiatric News. He is a graduate student in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the Indiana University School of Public Health in Bloomington.The researchers analyzed data from 18,945 young adults who participated in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) in 2017 and 2018. The BRFSS is an annual telephone survey of adults living in the United States and its territories in which participants report on their health behaviors. Kianersi and colleagues drew their data from responses to questions that asked respondents how many hours they sleep in a 24-hour period; whether they have ever used an e-cigarette or other vaping device; and whether they currently use e-cigarettes or other vaping devices and, if so, how often. Sleep deprivation was defined as less than seven hours of sleep.In 2018, 47% of young adults had ever used an e-cigarette, up from 39% the year before. In 2018, roughly 16% of young adults currently used e-cigarettes, up from 10% the year before. For both years, roughly 34% of young adults experienced sleep deprivation. Compared with young adults who had never used e-cigarettes, those who used e-cigarettes every day were 1.42 times more likely to report sleep deprivation.“The strong association remained even after we controlled for other important sleep predictors, such as cigarette smoking and mental health status,” Kianersi said. “This is important because it implies that there might be a causal link there. We suggest further studies on the causal nature of this association.”Kianersi added that because the study was observational, more research is necessary before the findings can be translated into clinical practice. Nonetheless, it is the first large study of its kind, involving young adults from 40 states, which improves the generalizability of the findings, he said.“Sleep is important to overall health and well-being, and vaping may disrupt sleep,” Kianersi said. “Most importantly, as CDC recommends, nonsmokers should not use e-cigarettes.”The authors reported no outside funding for this study. ■“Association Between E-cigarette Use and Sleep Deprivation in U.S. Young Adults: Results from the 2017 and 2018 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System” is posted here. ISSUES NewArchived

The influence of sleep on language production modalities in preschool children with Down syndrome.

Evidence suggests that sleep may relate to oral language production in children with Down syndrome. However, these children are capable of using complex referential gestures as a compensation strategy for problems with oral production, and those with a greater productive oral vocabulary have less gestural vocabulary. The goal of this study was to explore whether sleep quality relates to oral and gestural production modalities in children with Down syndrome. We evaluated 36 preschool children with and without Down syndrome, paired by chronological age and gender, with similar sociodemographic backgrounds, using actigraphy to measure sleep behaviour and the Communicative Development Inventory for Down syndrome to measure vocabulary. Children with Down syndrome with better sleep efficiency showed more oral production but less gestural production. These results highlight the importance of sleep quality to language learning in children with Down syndrome.

The association between internet addiction, sleep quality, and health-related quality of life among Iranian medical students

Due to the increasing use of the internet in Iranian society, especially among students, and the importance of sleep quality (SQ) and quality of life (QOL), the present study examined the relationship between QOL, SQ, and internet addiction (IA) among medical science students. In the present descriptive-analytical study, the sample comprised Saveh University of Medical Sciences students who were studying in 2019. The survey included demographic information (i.e., age, gender, place of residence, field of study, semester, marital status, smoking status, daily exercise) and the 20-item Internet Addiction Test. From 285 distributed questionnaires, 279 individuals with a mean age of 21.01 years (SD ± 3.17) completed the survey. Findings indicated that students with IA had higher mean scores on (i) all physical dimensions concerning QOL (except for the physical pain) and (ii) all psychological dimensions of QOL. The findings will help national health authorities and planners in Iran design appropriate and effective interventions to improve student health and prevent IA.

The Importance of Sleep Quality and the Blood-brain Barrier in Cognitive Disorders and Alzheimer's Disease

The Importance of Sleep Quality and the Blood-brain Barrier in Cognitive Disorders and Alzheimer's Disease

Quality of Sleep and Depression in College Students: A Systematic Review.

Background:Nowadays, sleep-related problems are a prevalent occurrence among university students. Poor sleep quality is one of the most studied aspects of sleep complaints, affecting from 10% to 50% of this population. Poor sleep quality consequences are many and have a profound impact in the student's psychobiological health. University students live through a period of psychological challenge and adaptation, since the transition from high school to professional life. Abrupt autonomy challenges students to deal with many choices, from their academic and social life to their intimate habits. Frequently, sleep hygiene is neglected, or they are unable to use proper coping mechanisms, resulting in disturbing consequences that could impact their lives as adults. Research has found a significant association between sleep quality and depression or depressive symptoms, but this relationship is still somewhat difficult to interpret.Objective:The objective of this review is to appraise the current knowledge around the relationship of sleep with depression in this group of young adults. Data Source: Articles included in Medline database.Methods:After a careful search, the articles selected aimed mainly college students. The studies had sleep quality and depression objectively assessed, focused in the relationship between both, and addressed possible influencing factors.Results:The current literature still supports a bidirectional relationship between sleep and depression, however, the importance of sleep quality is becoming a very relevant variable.Conclusion:Education and the application of policies regarding sleep hygiene may prevent, in some cases, the development of depression and improve the quality of sleep in other cases. Future research should clarify the relationship between sleep problems and depression in a way they could be prevented or, at least, minimalized with effective and achievable interventions.