Understanding the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Lockdowns and Social Isolation on Sleep Quality.
Nat Sci Sleep
; 13: 2053-2064, 2021.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1523558
ABSTRACT
The uncertain, ever-changing and an ongoing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic means that it may take some time before we can fully appreciate the negative effect of the pandemic and lockdown on our sleep and mental health. It is increasingly recognised that in the aftermath of pandemic, several persistent sleep, neuropsychiatric and physical sequelae may continue long after the pandemic is over. A body of evidence to date also highlights a significant disparity in sleep and mental health difficulties in specific vulnerable groups in the community, with different temporal profiles and sleep issues that are reported. In this perspective, we argue for a possible mechanistic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, with its imposed restrictions and social isolation on sleep quality. We similarly discuss some of the potential international differences, as well as similarities, behind reported idiosyncratic biological vulnerabilities that may have contributed to the genesis of sleep issues. Lastly, we propose some possible implementations and innovations that may be needed in restructuring of sleep disorders services in order to benefit recovering COVID-19 patients.
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MEDLINE
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Randomized controlled trials
Topics:
Long Covid
Language:
English
Journal:
Nat Sci Sleep
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
NSS.S266240
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