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Investigating the relationship between nutrient intake and sleep quality in dialysis patients: a systematic review

Reyhane Motamedifard; Shahab Moghadam; Mohammad Hossein Rouhani et al.

Sleep Science and Practice, Vol. 10 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ

Abstract Background Sleep disruptions are common among patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD) and peritoneal dialysis (PD), reducing quality of life and clinical outcomes. Emerging evidence suggests that dietary intake may influence sleep quality, yet findings remain inconsistent and no…

Sleep hygiene: foundations, implications, and strategies for enhancing sleep health

Antara Roy; Dilip K. Maiti; Bimal Krishna Banik

Sleep Science and Practice, Vol. 10 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ

Abstract Sleep hygiene is an array of behavioural and environmental practices that promote regular, sound and sufficient sleep. As sleep disorders such as insomnia, delayed sleep phase disorder and obstructive sleep apnea continue to rise in prevalence. The importance of sleep hygiene has even been…

Assessment of sleep quality and associated factors in adult patients admitted in intensive care unit at Bahir Dar city comprehensive specialized hospitals, Northwest Ethiopia: a multi-center cross-sectional study

Atalay Eshetie Demilie; Habtu Tsehayu Bayu; Eshetu Tesfaye Dejen et al.

Sleep Science and Practice, Vol. 10 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ

Abstract Background Sleep has basic physiologic function and mental health stability that encourage healing process progressively in severely illness patients. Sleep disorder is a common problem in patients admitted to intensive care unit. The cause of sleep disturbance includes ignorance by…

Smartphone addiction, bedtime procrastination, and sleep quality among medical students: an observational study

Anushka Agarwal; Rupali Kalsi; Mohit Kumar Mathur et al.

Sleep Science and Practice, Vol. 10 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ

Abstract Background Medical students, owing to academic pressure and extensive digital device use, are particularly vulnerable to poor sleep quality. As smartphone addiction and bedtime procrastination are increasingly recognized as important behavioral factors influencing sleep, evaluating their…

Combination hypoglossal nerve stimulation and low-pressure continuous positive airway pressure for obstructive sleep apnea and obesity hypoventilation syndrome: a case report

Inchara Raj; Ahad Ullah; Amandeep Singh et al.

Sleep Science and Practice, Vol. 10 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ

Abstract Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) frequently coexist, with obesity serving as a major risk factor for both conditions. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is considered first-line therapy; however, adherence is often limited by discomfort, mask…

Correction: Somesthetic perception of upper airway airflow in individuals with and without obstructive sleep apnea: a prospective study

Cédric Garcion; Alain Piron; Alain Lacroix et al.

Sleep Science and Practice, Vol. 10 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ

Prevalence of poor sleep and associated factors in United Methodist clergy during the Covid-19 pandemic

Elizabeth M. Wallack; David E. Eagle; Sheila N. Garland et al.

Sleep Science and Practice, Vol. 10 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ

Abstract Background Helping professionals, including clergy, experienced disproportionate sleep disturbance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unlike other groups of helping professionals, little is known about sleep quality or predictors of poor sleep quality among clergy. This investigation sought to…

ECG and PPG during deep-sleep for computerised detection of comorbid Major Depressive Disorder in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Vikash Shaw; Quoc Cuong Ngo; Nemuel Daniel Pah et al.

Sleep Science and Practice, Vol. 10 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ

Abstract Background Electrocardiogram (ECG) and photoplethysmogram (PPG) signals offer moderate ability to distinguish Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) patients, including those with comorbid Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), from healthy individuals. This study investigated whether analyzing these…

Somesthetic perception of upper airway airflow in individuals with and without obstructive sleep apnea: a prospective study

Cédric Garcion; Alain Piron; Alain Lacroix et al.

Sleep Science and Practice, Vol. 10 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ

Abstract Purpose Patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) often present altered upper airways (UA) receptors. This study aimed to validate conscious sensory abilities related to oropharyngeal airflow perception in individuals with OSA and controls, as a first step toward developing a clinical…

Comparative validation of the Sleep Disordered Breathing scale of the Sleep Disorders Questionnaire 2nd edition and four other sleep apnea questionnaires against polysomnography

Alan Douglass; Dianne Groll; Kathleen Biard et al.

Sleep Science and Practice, Vol. 10 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ

Abstract Background The original Sleep Disorders Questionnaire (SDQ, 1994) contained a 12-item sleep apnea subscale (SDQ-SA). SDQ was shortened by factor analysis in 2024 (SDQ-2) and contains a 14-item subscale “Sleep Disordered Breathing” (SDQ2-SDB). This is the first external validation study of…

Sleep disorders and type 2 diabetes mellitus: a narrative review of evolving research disciplines, conceptual pathways, and clinical implications

Golnaz Azami; Heresh Moridi; Boshra Ebrahimy et al.

Sleep Science and Practice, Vol. 10 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ

Abstract Background Sleep disturbances—including insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, and circadian rhythm disruption—are increasingly recognized as important yet understudied contributors to Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Prior reviews typically focus on single disorders or mechanisms, limiting…

Sleep quality in infants with atopic dermatitis: impact of lesion location and disease severity in a retrospective cross-sectional study

Aydin Celik; Ibrahim Sinan Bugur; Nihat Cem Celebi

Sleep Science and Practice, Vol. 10 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ

Abstract Background Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common inflammatory skin disorder in infants and is frequently associated with sleep disturbances. Although the relationship between disease severity and sleep quality is well established, the effect of lesion localization on sleep has not been…

Association between ASCVD risk score and STOP-BANG questionnaire for obstructive sleep apnea screening: a cross-sectional analysis

Max Justin Goodman; Ananda Sen; Mehwish Sajid

Sleep Science and Practice, Vol. 10 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ

Abstract Purpose Patients may be less likely to be screened by their PCP for OSA compared to CVD. The ASCVD risk score and STOP-BANG questionnaire assess overlapping cardiometabolic risk factors. This study examined the correlation between ASCVD and STOP-BANG scores and whether combining them…

Utility of Level 3 sleep studies in diagnosing OSA in a high risk population with limited resource settings

Manu Chopra; Kesu Hari; Rahul Tyagi et al.

Sleep Science and Practice, Vol. 10 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ

Abstract Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common and underdiagnosed disorder, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where access to laboratory polysomnography (PSG) remains limited. Portable Level 3 sleep studies provide a pragmatic alternative for diagnosis in…

Atlantic Sleep Hygiene Questionnaire (ASHQ): a novel multidimensional survey to evaluate sleep hygiene

Matthew D. Epstein; Katherine Kellenberger; John Rutledge et al.

Sleep Science and Practice, Vol. 10 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ

Abstract Study objectives Sleep is fundamental for optimal health and well-being. Many adults do not attain adequate sleep due to detrimental sleep habits. An instrument to assess sleep hygiene could be valuable in evaluating patients’ sleep and might facilitate improvements in sleep and…

Association between A Body Shape Index (ABSI) and sleep quality: a cross-sectional study from 2022–2025

Hawal Lateef Fateh; Dyari H. Ahmed; Hawzhin khalid et al.

Sleep Science and Practice, Vol. 10 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ

Abstract Background Sleep disturbances are linked to a wide array of adverse outcomes, including increased risks of illness, depression, and mortality. Objective This study aimed to investigate the relationship between sleep quality and A Body Shape Index (ABSI) in adults. Methods A total of 4,091…

Sleep disturbance symptoms and treatment patterns in US adults: findings from a national survey

Matthew Fisher; Michael L. Perlis; Andrew D. Krystal et al.

Sleep Science and Practice, Vol. 10 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ

Abstract Background Sleep disturbance symptoms (SDS) are common among US adults. Given the number of affected individuals, it is not surprising that there is a wide range of available remedies. These include prescription medicines, over the counter (OTC) options such as medications and dietary…

Poor sleep quality and associated factors people living with HIV on follow-up in Benin's National Teaching Hospital: a cross-sectional study

Oswald Lionel Koutangni; Boni Maxime Ale; Eugénie Dansou et al.

Sleep Science and Practice, Vol. 10 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ

Abstract Background Sleep disturbances are increasingly recognized as a significant yet often overlooked burden among people living with HIV (PLHIV). Thus, our study aims to assess the prevalence of poor sleep quality and investigated the associated factors among PLHIV on antiretroviral therapy…

Poor sleep quality and associated factors among hypertensive follow-up patients in Southwest Ethiopia

Muluken Mussie Bibbiso; Esayas Tadele Berkessa; Wubit Issaaga et al.

Sleep Science and Practice, Vol. 10 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ

Abstract Background Poor sleep quality is increasingly recognized as a public health concern due to its strong association with hypertension and cardiovascular morbidity. Although the burden of sleep disorders is rising globally, evidence from low-income settings such as Ethiopia remains limited…

Hypoxic burden calculation in patients with obstructive sleep apnea diagnosed by peripheral arterial tonometry: diagnostic accuracy and clinical implications

Diego Ignacio Vanegas; Andrés Felipe Blanco; Fernando Adolfo Vanegas et al.

Sleep Science and Practice, Vol. 10 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ

Abstract Background The apnea–hypopnea index (AHI) is the standard metric for grading obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) severity but does not capture cumulative oxygen desaturation; hypoxic burden (HB), integrating desaturation area per hour, may better reflect physiological load, but its diagnostic…