The Effect of Virtual Mindfulness-Based Interventions on Sleep Quality: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials

Abstract Purpose of Review We summarized peer-reviewed literature investigating the effect of virtual mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) on sleep quality. We aimed to examine the following three questions: (1) do virtual MBIs improve sleep quality when compared with control groups; (2) does the effect persist long-term; and (3) is the virtual delivery method equally feasible compared to the in-person delivery method? Recent Findings Findings suggest that virtual MBIs are equivalent to evidence-based treatments, and to a limited extent, more effective than non-specific active controls at reducing some aspects of sleep disturbance. Overall, virtual MBIs are more effective at improving sleep quality than usual care controls and waitlist controls. Studies provide preliminary evidence that virtual MBIs have a long-term effect on sleep quality. Moreover, while virtual MBI attrition rates are comparable to in-person MBI attrition rates, intervention adherence may be compromised in the virtual delivery method. Summary This review highlights virtual MBIs as a potentially effective alternative to managing sleep disturbance during pandemic-related quarantine and stay-at-home periods. This is especially relevant due to barriers of accessing in-person interventions during the pandemic. Future studies are needed to explore factors that influence adherence and access to virtual MBIs, with a particular focus on diverse populations.

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1209 Effect Of Wearables On Sleep In Healthy Individuals: A Randomized Cross-over Trial And Validation Study

SLEEP ◽

10.1093/sleep/zsaa056.1203 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 43 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. A462-A462 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

S Berryhill ◽

C J Morton ◽

A Dean ◽

A Berryhill ◽

N Provencio-Dean ◽

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Keyword(s):

Sleep Quality ◽

Sleep Disturbance ◽

Slow Wave Sleep ◽

Order Effect ◽

Community Based ◽

Precision Error ◽

Sleep Quantity ◽

Sleep Logs ◽

Improve Sleep Quality ◽

Nighttime Sleep

Abstract Introduction To determine whether a wearable sleep-tracker improves perceived sleep quality in healthy subjects. To test whether wearables reliably measure sleep quantity and quality compared to polysomnography. Methods A single-center randomized cross-over trial of community-based participants without medical conditions or sleep disorders. Wearable device (WHOOP, Inc.) that provided feedback regarding sleep information to the participant for 1-week and maintaining sleep logs versus 1-week of maintaining sleep logs alone. Self-reported daily sleep behaviors were documented in sleep logs. Polysomnography was performed on one night when wearing the wearable. PROMIS Sleep disturbance sleep scale was measured at baseline, 7, and 14 days of study participation. Results In 32 participants (21 women; 23.8 + 5 years), wearables improved nighttime sleep quality (PROMIS sleep disturbance; B= -1.69; 95% Confidence Interval -3.11, -0.27; P=0.021) after adjusting for age, sex, baseline, and order effect. There was a small increase in self-reported daytime naps when wearing the device (B = 3.2; SE 1.4; P=0.023) but total daily sleep remained unchanged (P=0.43). The wearable had low bias (2.5 minutes) and low precision (5.6 minutes) errors for measuring sleep duration and measured dream sleep and slow wave sleep accurately (Intra-class coefficient 0.74 + 0.28 and 0.85 + 0.15, respectively). Bias and precision error for heart rate (bias -0.17%; precision 1.5%) and respiratory rate (bias 1.8%’ precision 6.7%) were very low when compared to that measured by electrocardiogram and inductance plethysmography during polysomnography. Conclusion In healthy people, wearables can improve sleep quality and accurately measure sleep and cardiorespiratory variables. Support WHOOP Inc.

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Cancer-related problems, sleep quality, and sleep disturbance among long-term cancer survivors at 9-years post diagnosis

Sleep Medicine ◽

10.1016/j.sleep.2019.10.008 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 65 ◽

pp. 177-185 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Sara E. Strollo ◽

Elizabeth A. Fallon ◽

Susan M. Gapstur ◽

Tenbroeck G. Smith

Keyword(s):

Sleep Quality ◽

Cancer Survivors ◽

Sleep Disturbance

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Preliminary evidence that vortioxetine may improve sleep quality in depressed patients with insomnia: a retrospective questionnaire analysis

British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology ◽

10.1111/bcp.13772 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 85 (1) ◽

pp. 240-244 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

C. Liguori ◽

L. Ferini‐Strambi ◽

F. Izzi ◽

L. Mari ◽

N. Manfredi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Sleep Quality ◽

Preliminary Evidence ◽

Depressed Patients ◽

Improve Sleep Quality ◽

Retrospective Questionnaire

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Sleep Disturbance and its Associated Risk Factors among Pakistani Athletes

Research Journal of Social Sciences and Economics Review (RJSSER) ◽

10.36902/rjsser-vol2-iss1-2021(446-452) ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 446-452

Author(s):

Muhammad Shah ◽

Dr. Farooq Hussain ◽

Azmat Ali

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Sleep Quality ◽

Sleep Disturbance ◽

Binary Logistic Regression ◽

Quality Of Sleep ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Improve Sleep Quality ◽

Multi Center Study ◽

Associated Risk Factors

Sleep is increasingly being an integral part of a training routine rather than a stagnant state of inactivity, and as a controllable factor that can modify performance for elite athletes. Athletes report high rates of sleep disturbance especially during intense workloads which directly affects athletic performance and may predispose individuals to injury. This study aimed to evaluate the quality of sleep and the various risk factors associated with it among Pakistani athletes. From February to April 2020, a cross-sectional, multi-center study was conducted involving athletes aged 18 and up, of either gender, from various cities in Pakistan... A validated Urdu version of the Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) instrument was used to identify sleep quality. Out of 205 participants, n=84 athletes were bad sleepers based on PSQI score. Of whom, the majority were males n=75 (89.3%), and having age group of 18-30 years n=71 (84.5%). Binary logistic regression demonstrated no statistically significant association between any of the factor and PSQI score. The study found a disturbing quality of sleep in a considerable number of athletes. Therefore, interventions should be done to improve sleep quality so that the performance of the athletes can be improved.

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COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY: A WAY TOWARDS SOUND SLEEP

Journal of medical pharmaceutical and allied sciences ◽

10.22270/jmpas.v10i4.1370 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (4) ◽

pp. 3221-3224

Author(s):

Vaibhavi Walimbe

Keyword(s):

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽

Sleep Quality ◽

Sleep Problem ◽

Web Of Science ◽

Behavioral Therapy ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Cognitive Behavioral ◽

Long Term Effect ◽

Morbid Conditions

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a psycho-social intervention that aims to improve mental health. Insomnia is a frequent sleep problem that interferes with daily activities. It may play a role in the development of co-morbid conditions such as arterial hypertension. Many types of research, however, imply that CBT is a superior therapy with a better long-term effect. In this descriptive analysis, we retrospect the literature concerning CBT and insomnia. To retrospect the literature focusing on CBT and Sleep Quality. We searched the databases like Google scholar, pub med and Cochrane, and Embase, web of science with keywords (Cognitive behavioral therapy, Sleep quality, insomnia, physical therapy, and physiotherapist). We reviewed 104 articles out of which 25 studies were enrolled. We reviewed abstracts of 102 articles from which we shortlisted 85 articles. 85 articles were analyzed and reviewed in detail out of which 30 are cited in the present review. We found sufficient literature supporting the use of CBT to modify sleep quality or to deal with insomnia. However, there is ambiguity about the execution of this therapy among the clinicians. The literature focusing on the exact execution of CBT is needed which will make the clinicians incorporate this treatment in their day-to-day practice and benefit the patients.

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Additional hemoperfusion is associated with improved overall survival and self-reported sleep disturbance in patients on hemodialysis

The International Journal of Artificial Organs ◽

10.1177/0391398819837546 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 42 (7) ◽

pp. 347-353

Author(s):

Yan Hong Gu ◽

Xiu Hong Yang ◽

Li Hua Pan ◽

Xiao Li Zhan ◽

Li Li Guo ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Overall Survival ◽

Sleep Quality ◽

Sleep Disturbance ◽

Low Income ◽

Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index ◽

Hemodialysis Patients ◽

Maintenance Hemodialysis ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Before And After

Introduction: Patients with maintenance hemodialysis have experienced long-standing sleep disturbance. In this study, we attempted to explore whether long-term hemoperfusion could improve sleep and increase the overall survival in hemodialysis patients. Methods: A total of 158 patients, who underwent routine hemodialysis, were assessed in this study. These patients were computer-matched into two groups, with one group including 80 patients with absolute hemodialysis and the other consisting of 78 cases with hemodialysis in combination with hemoperfusion. Hemoperfusion was performed 1–2 times biweekly, with each session lasting 2 h. Self-reported sleep disturbance was evaluated before and after the observational time (2-year period); sleep quality was measured using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Findings: Using multivariate regression analyses, we found sleep duration was associated with age, diabetes, low income, pruritus, hyperphosphatemia, hypercalcemia, high parathyroid hormone, and hemoglobin ( P < 0.001). The overall survival rate of the hemodialysis in combination with hemoperfusion group was significantly higher than that of the absolute hemodialysis group ( P < 0.05) after adjusting for sex, age, and diabetes. A 2-year hemoperfusion therapy was associated with improved sleep disturbance and sleep efficiency; this was accompanied by an increase in nocturnal melatonin levels. Furthermore, there was a significant difference in the first hospitalization between the hemodialysis and hemodialysis in combination with hemoperfusion groups ( P < 0.01). Discussion: Our results indicated that hemoperfusion in combination with hemodialysis is associated with an increase in the overall survival and improved sleep disorders in hemodialysis patients.

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