scholarly journals Effect of an Inflatable Air Mattress with Variable Rigidity on Sleep Quality

Sensors ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (18) ◽  
pp. 5317
Author(s):  
Hyunsoo Yu ◽  
Oh-Soon Shin ◽  
Sayup Kim ◽  
Cheolsoo Park
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Sleep Stage ◽  
Surface Characteristics ◽  
Subjective Assessment ◽  
Variable Rigidity ◽  
Male Age ◽  
Brain Waves ◽  
Improve Sleep Quality ◽  
Air Cells

Several studies, wherein the structure or rigidity of a mattress was varied, have been conducted to improve sleep quality. These studies investigated the effect of variation in the surface characteristics of mattresses on sleep quality. The present study developed a mattress whose rigidity can be varied by controlling the amount of air in its air cells. To investigate the effect of the variable rigidity of the air mattress on sleep quality, participants (Male, Age: 23.9 ± 2.74, BMI: 23.3 ± 1.60) were instructed to sleep on the air mattress under different conditions, and their sleep quality was subjectively and objectively investigated. Subjectively, sleep quality is assessed based on the participants’ evaluations of the depth and length of their sleep. Objectively, sleep is estimated using the sleep stage information obtained by analysing the movements and brain waves of the participants during their sleep. A subjective assessment of the sleep quality demonstrates that the participants’ sleep was worse with the adjustment of the air mattress than that without; however, the objective sleep quality results demonstrates an improvement in the sleep quality when the rigidity of the air mattress is varied based on the participant’s preference. This paper proposes a design for mattresses that can result in more efficient sleep than that provided by traditional mattresses.

scholarly journals An Association Rule Analysis of Acupressure Effect on Sleep Quality

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guhua Jia ◽  
I-Shiang Tzeng ◽  
Chieh-Chen Wu
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Association Rule ◽  
Binary Data ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Subjective Assessment ◽  
Level Of Functioning ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Lack Of Sleep ◽  
Improve Sleep Quality

Abstract Background: Sleep is recognized as an all-important physiological process, which also contributes to maintaining several bodily functions and systems. Insufficient sleep can induce many serious side effects and have an impact on human health in general. There are five consequences of lack of sleep, including an increased chance of morbidity and mortality, poor judgment, increased risk of accidents and injuries, reduced level of functioning, and an inferior quality of life. According to the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), also known as the most widely used tool in the field of subjective assessment of self-perceived sleep quality, a combination of acupoints could be more effective than single acupoint treatment in improving sleep quality. Methods: This study has been proved based on a previous meta-analysis that consisted of some relevant studies. The present study was based on the extracted randomized control trials (RCTs) rooted in a previous meta-analysis that worked on the basis of association rule mining and examined the potential kernel acupoint combinations for improving sleep quality. Results: Depending on the Apriori algorithm, we summarized 26 acupoints as binary data from the 32 eligible RCTs and analyzed them. The top 10 most frequently selected acupoints were HT7, SP6, PC6, KI1, GV20, Taiyang, Yintang, Anmian, KI3, and Ear Shenmen. Furthermore, as deduced from 21 association rules, the primary relevant rules in the combination of acupoints are {Yintang, Anmian}=>{GV20} and {HT7, KI1}=>{PC6}. Conclusions: In order to use acupuncture to improve sleep quality, integrating {Yintang, Anmian, GV20} with {HT7, KI1, PC6} acupoints could be deemed as the kernel acupoint combination.

scholarly journals An Association Rule Analysis of the Acupressure Effect on Sleep Quality

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Chih-Hung Lin ◽  
Ya-Hsuan Lin ◽  
I-Shiang Tzeng ◽  
Chan-Yen Kuo
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Association Rule ◽  
Binary Data ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Subjective Assessment ◽  
Rule Mining ◽  
Rule Analysis ◽  
Improve Sleep Quality ◽  
Important Physiological Process ◽  
Perceived Sleep Quality

Background. Sleep is recognized as an all-important physiological process, which also contributes to maintaining several bodily functions and systems. According to the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), also known as the most widely used tool in the field of subjective assessment of self-perceived sleep quality, a combination of acupoints could be more effective than single acupoint treatment in improving sleep quality. Methods. The present study was based on the extracted eligible studies rooted in a previous meta-analysis that worked on the basis of association rule mining and examined the potential kernel acupoint combinations for improving sleep quality. Results. Depending on the Apriori algorithm, we summarized 26 acupoints as binary data from the 32 eligible studies based on a previous meta-analysis and analyzed them. The top 10 most frequently selected acupoints were HT7, SP6, PC6, KI1, GV20, EM5, EX-HN3, EX-HN16, KI3, and MA-TF1. Furthermore, as deduced from 21 association rules, the primary relevant rules in the combination of acupoints are (EX-HN3, EX-HN16)=>(GV20) and (HT7, KI1)=>(PC6). Conclusions. In order to use acupuncture to improve sleep quality, integrating (EX-HN3, EX-HN16, GV20) with (HT7, KI1, PC6) acupoints could be deemed as the kernel acupoint combination.

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

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda Jiang ◽  
Michael Rosario ◽  
Sara Stahl ◽  
Jessica M. Gill ◽  
Heather L. Rusch
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Sleep Disturbance ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
Delivery Method ◽  
Attrition Rates ◽  
Long Term Effect ◽  
Evidence Based Treatments ◽  
Intervention Adherence ◽  
Improve Sleep Quality

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.

A nonpharmacological approach to improve sleep quality in older adults

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. e12301 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iris Rawtaer ◽  
Rathi Mahendran ◽  
Hui Yu Chan ◽  
Feng Lei ◽  
Ee Heok Kua
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Improve Sleep Quality

Effects of air mattress pressure on sleep quality and physiological responses: comparison of shoulder and hip pressure relief

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoon Jeong Baek ◽  
Seung-Hyun Kim ◽  
Sayup Kim ◽  
Eui-Sang Yoo ◽  
Joo-Young Lee
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Surface Pressure ◽  
Pressure Control ◽  
Body Region ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Pressure Relief ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Quality Sleep ◽  
Improve Sleep Quality

PurposeThe purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effect of air mattress pressure on sleep quality.Design/methodology/approachTen young healthy males participated in all hard surface [AH], shoulder soft [SS] and shoulder and hip soft mattress [SHS] conditions. The surface pressure for SS and SHS were set at their preferred levels.FindingsThe results showed that sleep efficiencies were over 95% for all the three conditions; there were no significant differences in individual sleep variables among the three conditions, but overall sleep quality was better for SS than AH (p = 0.065); heart rates during sleep was greater for AH than the other two conditions (p < 0.1); and a stronger relationship between clothing and bed microclimate humidity were found for SS and SHS than that for AH.Research limitations/implicationsThese results indicated that the both pressure relief air mattresses that were set at their own preferred levels provided high quality sleep with no marked differences.Practical implicationsAir pressure relief mattresses can improve sleep quality of healthy individuals during sleep at night. The results can be used to understand appropriate pressure distribution on surface mattress according to body region, and also to develop algorithms to provide optimum sleep using mattresses with surface pressure control by body region.Originality/valueThe present study found that the shoulder and/or hip pressure relief air mattresses that were set at their own preferred levels provided high quality sleep with no marked differences.

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