scholarly journals Optimal nocturnal sleep duration to maintain health-related quality of life in male collegiate athletes: a cross-sectional study

Author(s):  
Yuko Morita ◽  
Taeko Sasai-Sakuma

Abstract Background: This study investigated the optimal nocturnal sleep duration required by collegiate athletes to maintain physical and mental health, compared with non-athlete students. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, a questionnaire survey was conducted to assess demographic variables, lifestyle and sleep habits, and health-related quality of life in 298 collegiate students (non-athletes, n = 158; athletes, n = 140). Physical component summary and mental component summary were assessed by using a Short-Form 8 Health survey, and participants with good physical as well as mental component summary scores were considered to have a good health-related quality of life. To confirm an association between nocturnal sleep length and good health-related quality of life, logistic regression analyses were conducted in non-athlete students and collegiate athletes separately. Subsequently, receiver operating characteristics curve analyses were performed for detection of the cut-off points for nocturnal sleep duration sufficient to maintain good health-related quality of life in both collegiate athletes and non-athlete students. Results: The average nocturnal sleep duration was 7 hours 4 minutes among collegiate athletes, and 75.7% of them had a worse physical component summary. The cut-off point for nocturnal sleep duration in collegiate athletes was 7.98 hours (area under the curve: 0.69, P = 0.013, sensitivity: 85.5%, specificity: 56.2%), which was longer than the cut-off of 6.58 hours for non-athlete students. Conclusion: Collegiate athletes required longer nocturnal sleep than non-athlete students. Nevertheless, their habitual nocturnal sleep duration was shorter compared to their optimal duration; around 80% of them faced chronic insufficient sleep. Improving sleep habits and sleep education is important in maintaining their good health-related quality of life.

AIDS Care ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Orlanda Q. Goh ◽  
Eugène Kroon ◽  
Carlo Sacdalan ◽  
Phillip Chan ◽  
Trevor A. Crowell ◽  
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PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (9) ◽  
pp. e0256652
Author(s):  
Dini Widiarni Widodo ◽  
Robert Mars ◽  
Ronny Suwento ◽  
Widayat Alviandi ◽  
Imelda Ika Dian Oriza ◽  
...  

Objective This study aimed to investigate the functional outcomes, satisfaction, and quality of life of patients with microtia following reconstructive surgery. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted using retrospective data of patients with microtia following reconstructive surgery using the Nagata technique. Data were obtained from the medical records of patients who underwent reconstructive surgery at the Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital between 2014 and 2018. All eligible patients were referred to participate in this study between November 2018 and March 2019. The hearing function was assessed by a professional audiologist after surgery. Patient satisfaction was evaluated by interview using a previously developed questionnaire, while quality of life was assessed using the EuroQol-5D-Young questionnaire. Results Thirty-one eligible subjects were included in the study. Pain and discomfort were the most commonly reported factors related to the quality of life following surgery. Approximately 67.7% of the patients were satisfied; 19.4% were very satisfied, and 12.9% reported acceptance of their surgical outcomes. The most common complication was infection (n = 8). Most patients did not experience any problems in their lives after microtia surgery. Conclusions The highest rate of satisfactory outcomes was observed for the lobule subunit, which was assumed to be associated with the use of the Z-plasty technique. The most common complication was infection, as environmental hygiene was the most important factor. Thus, further concern for maintaining good hygiene is necessary to improve the quality of reconstructive surgery. The level of satisfaction with microtia reconstructive surgery was adequate. Most patients had a good health-related quality of life without experiencing any problems.


2016 ◽  
Vol 51 (6) ◽  
pp. 442-453 ◽  
Author(s):  
Megan N. Houston ◽  
Matthew C. Hoch ◽  
Johanna M. Hoch

Context: Assessment of health-related quality of life (HRQOL) after injury is important. Differences in HRQOL between nonathletes and athletes and between injured and uninjured athletes have been demonstrated; however, the evidence has not been synthesized. Objective: To answer the following questions: (1) Does HRQOL differ among adolescent and collegiate athletes and nonathletes? (2) Does HRQOL differ between injured adolescent and collegiate athletes or between athletes with a history of injury and uninjured athletes or those without a history of injury? Data Sources: We systematically searched CINAHL, MEDLINE, SPORTDiscus, and PubMed. A hand search of references was also conducted. Study Selection: Studies were included if they used generic instruments to compare HRQOL outcomes between athletes and nonathletes and between uninjured and injured athletes. Studies were excluded if they did not use a generic instrument, pertained to instrument development, or included retired athletes or athletes with a chronic disease. Data Extraction: We assessed study quality using the modified Downs and Black Index Tool. Bias-corrected Hedges g effect sizes and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated. The Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy (SORT) was used to determine the overall strength of the recommendation. A random-effects meta-analysis was performed for all studies using the composite or total score. Data Synthesis: Eight studies with modified Downs and Black scores ranging from 70.6% to 88.4% were included. For question 1, the overall random-effects meta-analysis was weak (effect size = 0.27, 95% confidence interval = 0.14, 0.40; P < .001). For question 2, the overall random-effects meta-analysis was moderate (effect size = 0.68, 95% confidence interval = 0.42, 0.95; P < .001). Conclusions: Grade A evidence indicates that athletes reported better HRQOL than nonathletes and that uninjured athletes reported better HRQOL than injured athletes. However, the overall effect for question 1 was weak, suggesting that the differences between athletes and nonathletes may not be clinically meaningful. Clinicians should monitor HRQOL after injury to ensure that all dimensions of health are appropriately treated.


2011 ◽  
Vol 130 (1) ◽  
pp. 243-254 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine M. Alfano ◽  
Kenneth L. Lichstein ◽  
Gregory S. Vander Wal ◽  
Ashley Wilder Smith ◽  
Bryce B. Reeve ◽  
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Author(s):  
Mikaela Birgitta von Bonsdorff ◽  
Arto Strandberg ◽  
Monika von Bonsdorff ◽  
Timo Törmäkangas ◽  
Kaisu H Pitkälä ◽  
...  

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Liu ◽  
Beirui Wu ◽  
Hua Xu ◽  
Xu Wan ◽  
Huichao Wu ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: Limited study has evaluated the association among depression, depression and health-related quality of life in individuals with type 2 diabetes in China. We aimed to evaluate the effects of depression and sleep duration on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in community-based individuals with type 2 diabetes in China.Methods: A total of 1,891 individuals with type 2 diabetes from Pujiang Town, Minhang District, Shanghai, China were included in the study. Self-reported sleep duration per night was obtained by questionnaire. Participant Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) was used to detect depression. European Quality of Life-5 Dimensions-5 Levels index (EQ-5D-5L) and visual analogue scale (VAS) were used to evaluate the individuals’ HRQoL. Results: The prevalence of depression (PHQ-9 scores ≥5) was 8.9%. The proportion of depression in individuals with sleep duration <7h was higher compared with those with sleep duration of 7-8h and ≥8h, respectively (14% vs. 5.3%, 14% vs. 4.3%, all p < 0.001). Depression was negatively associated with both EQ-5D-5L index score and EQ-VAS (β = -0.1273, 95% CI: -0.1389, -0.1158 for EQ-5D-5L index score; β = -8.8762, 95% CI: -10.3150, -7.4374 for EQ-VAS). Compared to individuals with sleep duration of 7-8h, sleep duration <7h was associated with lower EQ-5D-5L index score and EQ-VAS (β= -0.0242, 95% CI: -0.0116, -0.0367 for EQ-5D-5L index score; β = -2.9386, 95% CI: -1.5210, -4.3562 for EQ-VAS). However, sleep duration ≥8h did not show significant difference in HRQoL before and after full adjustments.Conclusion: To improve quality of life in individuals with type 2 diabetes in China, those with depression and shorter sleep duration may be identified as at-risk populations. Longer sleep duration over 8h might not further improve the quality of life for individuals with type 2 diabetes.


2017 ◽  
Vol 49 (5S) ◽  
pp. 705
Author(s):  
Liga A. Blyholder ◽  
Jennifer L. Sanfilippo ◽  
Timothy A. McGuine ◽  
Bryan C. Heiderscheit

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