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Sleep as RecoveryEvidence & Dosage

Sleep architecture for muscular and neuronal repair.

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Evidence at a glance

Total studies
446
With abstract
50
Meta / Systematic / RCT
168
Highly cited
50
Publication years
1992–2026

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Top studies on Sleep as Recovery

Ranked by influential-citation count and publication year.

  1. Effects of sleep deprivation on performance: a meta-analysis.

    Sleep1996n=1,932Meta-Analysis200 influential citations

    To quantitatively describe the effects of sleep loss, we used meta-analysis, a technique relatively new to the sleep research field, to mathematically summarize data from 19 original research studies. Results of our analysis of 143 study…

  2. Functional consequences of inadequate sleep in adolescents: a systematic review.

    Sleep Med Rev2014Systematic Review200 influential citations

    During adolescence, changes in sleep patterns due to biological and environmental factors are well documented. Later bedtimes and inadequate sleep, i.e., short and disrupted sleep patterns, insomnia and daytime sleepiness, have become…

  3. Validation of the STOP-Bang Questionnaire as a Screening Tool for Obstructive Sleep Apnea among Different Populations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

    PLoS One2015n=9,206Meta-Analysis200 influential citations

    <h4>Background</h4>Diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is clinically relevant because untreated OSA has been associated with increased morbidity and mortality. The STOP-Bang questionnaire is a validated screening tool for OSA. We…

  4. Accuracy of Wristband Fitbit Models in Assessing Sleep: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

    J Med Internet Res2019n=22Meta-Analysis200 influential citations

    Background Wearable sleep monitors are of high interest to consumers and researchers because of their ability to provide estimation of sleep patterns in free-living conditions in a cost-efficient way. Objective We conducted a systematic…

    Finding: Compared with polysomnography, nonsleep-staging Fitbit models overestimated total sleep time, sleep efficiency, and underestimated wake after sleep onset, while showing no significant difference in sleep onset latency.

  5. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia Comorbid With Psychiatric and Medical Conditions: A Meta-analysis.

    JAMA Intern Med2015n=37Meta-Analysis188 influential citations

    <h4>Importance</h4>Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is the most prominent nonpharmacologic treatment for insomnia disorders. Although meta-analyses have examined primary insomnia, less is known about the comparative…

  6. Systematic review of light exposure impact on human circadian rhythm.

    Chronobiol Int2019n=128systematic173 influential citations

    Light is necessary for life, and artificial light improves visual performance and safety, but there is an increasing concern of the potential health and environmental impacts of light. Findings from a number of studies suggest that…

  7. Coffee, caffeine, and sleep: A systematic review of epidemiological studies and randomized controlled trials.

    Sleep Med Rev2017systematic163 influential citations

    Caffeine is the most widely consumed psychoactive substance in the world. It is readily available in coffee and other foods and beverages, and is used to mitigate sleepiness, enhance performance, and treat apnea in premature infants. This…

  8. Self-reported sleep duration and cognitive performance in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Sleep Med2016n=97,264Meta-Analysis155 influential citations

    Sleep is important for optimal cognitive functioning across the lifespan. Among older adults (≥55 years), self-reported short and long sleep durations have been repeatedly, albeit inconsistently, reported to elevate the risk for poor…

  9. Delayed school start times and adolescent sleep: A systematic review of the experimental evidence.

    Sleep Med Rev2016n=6Systematic Review115 influential citations

    Many schools have instituted later morning start times to improve sleep, academic, and other outcomes in response to the mismatch between youth circadian rhythms and early morning start times. However, there has been no systematic…

  10. Do people with chronic pain have impaired executive function? A meta-analytical review.

    Clin Psychol Rev2014n=25Meta-Analysis113 influential citations

    A widely held belief within the clinical community is that chronic pain is associated with cognitive impairment, despite the absence of a definitive systematic review or meta-analysis on the topic. The current systematic review and…

    Finding: People with chronic pain showed a small to moderate impairment in executive function performance compared with healthy controls.

Frequently asked

What dosage was studied?
• Sleep deprivation (Partial, short-term, or long-term sleep deprivation) • Inadequate sleep (short/disrupted sleep, insomnia, daytime sleepiness) (not reported)
Which population does the evidence apply to?
Most studies investigated: unknown.
Are there safety considerations for Sleep as Recovery?
• Not reported • Not reported. • No adverse events reported. • Not reported in the abstract.

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