Effects of sleep deprivation on cognitive and physical performance in university students

Patrick, Yusuf; Lee, Alice; Raha, Oishik; Pillai, Kavya; Gupta, Shubham; Sethi, Sonika; Mukeshimana, F.; Gerard, Lothaire; Moghal, Mohammad; Saleh, Sohag N.; Smith, Susan; Morrell, Mary J.; Moss, John

doi:10.1007/s41105-017-0099-5

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“…Thus, it's necessary to attenuate the negative consequences of such a problem in a vulnerable population. As noted, current literature supports the notion that motor functioning and psychomotor performance are highly affected by insomnia (10)(11)(12), especially when the individuals are in high demand for doing high challenging decisive tasks (13,14). Furthermore, most studies have investigated long term hours of sleep disturbances on physical and psychological functioning.…”

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The Effect of Yoga Exercise on Selective Attention of Collegiate Athletes Following Short-Term Sleep Deprivation

Taheri

Modabberi

2019

Hormozgan medical journal

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Objectives:As negative consequences of sleep disturbances on cognitive performance in all age groups are well documented the study was aimed at identifying the effect of Yoga practices on selective attention of collegiate athletes following short-term sleep deprivation. Methods: Nineteen collegiate athletes were recruited in a cross-over design in two phases. In the control condition, their attention was measured after short-term sleep deprivation (6 hours), then, they were given Yoga exercises within a one week washout phase. The posttest was performed following a one week Yoga intervention (experimental condition). The quality of sleep was measured by Actiwatch Sleep Analysis in the washout phase (a 7-day period), and the total score was obtained based on their performance in the last three days. The subjects wore an Actiwatch-7 on their non-dominant wrist for seven consecutive days. In the experimental condition, they attended exercise physiology and were tested. Dependent t-tests was used to analyze the data. Results: The results indicated that Yoga protocol improved both subtests of selective attention significantly, including the mean time for correct responses (t = 4.98; P = 0.001) and the mean time for correct rejections (t = 3.73; P = 0.001). Furthermore, the total score of sleep quality within the last three days of the washout phase improved significantly in the Yoga condition (t = 2.68; P = 0.01). Conclusions: As known, sleep deprivation could result in poor psychomotor performance; hence, the Yoga exercise would attenuate the devastating consequences of sleep disorder in tasks needing decisions in individuals with such a problem. The results suggest that performing a Yoga exercise may play a major role in improving psychomotor performance in collegiate athletes who are vulnerable for sleep disturbances.

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confidence: 61%

The Effect of Yoga Exercise on Selective Attention of Collegiate Athletes Following Short-Term Sleep Deprivation

Taheri

Modabberi

2019

Hormozgan medical journal

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“…Research also shows that university students might be at a particularly high risk of adverse effects due to their high intake of caffeine [4]. For example, high caffeine use by university students is associated with sleep problems, particularly poor sleep duration and quality as well as excessive daytime sleepiness [22][23][24]. University students who are trying to control or lose weight are more likely to consume higher amounts of caffeine [25].…”

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Intake of Caffeine and Its Association with Physical and Mental Health Status among University Students in Bahrain

Jahrami

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Penson

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In Western populations, the caffeine intake of young adults has received significant attention in the research literature; our knowledge in other societies remained limited. The objective of this research is to quantify the amount of ingested caffeine and how this is related to measures of physical and mental health in a Bahraini population. A semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire was used to estimate caffeine intake from coffee, tea, cocoa, soft drinks, energy drinks, chocolates, and over-the-counter medications. Associations between caffeine intake, demographic variables and 25 symptoms measured using the Hopkins Symptoms Checklist-25 were examined. A convenience sample of university students in Bahrain (n = 727) was surveyed. Caffeine, in any form, was consumed by 98% of students. Mean daily caffeine consumption was 268 mg/day, with males consuming more than females. Coffee was the main source of caffeine intake, followed by black tea and energy drinks. Participants consuming 400 mg/day or more showed a statistically and significantly twice as high risk for five symptoms, these were: headaches, spells of terror or panic, feeling trapped or caught, worrying too much about things, and having feelings of worthlessness. The prevalence of caffeine intake among university students in Bahrain is high. The overall mean intake of caffeine from all sources by university students was within levels considered to be acceptable by many dietary recommendations. High caffeine intake was associated with an anxiogenic effect in the surveyed students.

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“…Poor sleep disproportionately negatively impacts those in late adolescence through their early 20s (emerging adults) 2. The relationship between sleep duration and cardiometabolic risk and neurocognitive dysfunction is especially pronounced among young adults 3. Although fewer studies have focused on collegiate athletes, the documented outcomes of insufficient sleep duration, poor sleep quality (restorative sleep) or both include many critically important domains, spanning physical and academic performance, cognitive function, recovery from athletic exertion and injury, mental health and cardiometabolic health.…”

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Wake up call for collegiate athlete sleep: narrative review and consensus recommendations from the NCAA Interassociation Task Force on Sleep and Wellness

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Sleep is an important determinant of collegiate athlete health, well-being and performance. However, collegiate athlete social and physical environments are often not conducive to obtaining restorative sleep. Traditionally, sleep has not been a primary focus of collegiate athletic training and is neglected due to competing academic, athletic and social demands. Collegiate athletics departments are well positioned to facilitate better sleep culture for their athletes. Recognising the lack of evidence-based or consensus-based guidelines for sleep management and restorative sleep for collegiate athletes, the National Collegiate Athletic Association hosted a sleep summit in 2017. Members of the Interassociation Task Force on Sleep and Wellness reviewed current data related to collegiate athlete sleep and aimed to develop consensus recommendations on sleep management and restorative sleep using the Delphi method. In this paper, we provide a narrative review of four topics central to collegiate athlete sleep: (1) sleep patterns and disorders among collegiate athletes; (2) sleep and optimal functioning among athletes; (3) screening, tracking and assessment of athlete sleep; and (4) interventions to improve sleep. We also present five consensus recommendations for colleges to improve their athletes’ sleep.

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Effects of sleep deprivation on cognitive and physical performance in university students

Cited by 98 publications

References 45 publications

The Effect of Yoga Exercise on Selective Attention of Collegiate Athletes Following Short-Term Sleep Deprivation

The Effect of Yoga Exercise on Selective Attention of Collegiate Athletes Following Short-Term Sleep Deprivation

Intake of Caffeine and Its Association with Physical and Mental Health Status among University Students in Bahrain

Wake up call for collegiate athlete sleep: narrative review and consensus recommendations from the NCAA Interassociation Task Force on Sleep and Wellness

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