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Sleep quality in the chronic stage of concussion is associated with poorer recovery: A systematic review

Year: 2021

Type: review

Abstract: Objective To examine the association between sleep quality during the chronic stage of concussion and post-concussion outcomes. Literature Survey Literature searches were performed during July 1 st to August 1 st , 2019 in selected databases along with searching grey literature. Out of the 733 results, 702 references were reviewed after duplicate removal. Methodology Three reviewers independently reviewed and consented on abstracts meeting eligibility criteria (n = 35). The full-text articles were assessed independently by two reviewers. Consensus was achieved, leaving four articles. Relevant data from each study was extracted using a standard data-extraction table. Quality appraisal was conducted to assess potential bias and the quality of articles. Synthesis One study included children (18–60 months) and three studies included adolescents and/or adults (ranging 12 years to 35). The association between sleep and cognition (two studies), physical activity (one study), and emotion symptoms (one study) was examined. Sleep quality was associated with decreased cognition and emotional symptoms, but not with meeting physical activity guidelines 6 months post-concussion injury. Conclusions The heterogeneity in age of participants and outcomes across studies and limited number of included studies made interpretations difficult. Future studies may consider if addressing sleep quality following concussion will improve outcomes.

Source: Journal of Concussion

DOI: 10.1177/20597002211020881

Authors: Rebecca Ludwig, Eryen Nelson, Prasanna Vaduvathiriyan, Michael A. Rippee, Catherine Siengsukon

Institution: University of Kansas Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Traumatic Brain Injury Research

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $1,000