Effects of a Short Daytime Nap on the Cognitive Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Frédéric DutheilBenjamin DaniniReza BagheriMaria Livia FantiniBruno Pereira Fares Moustafa Marion Trousselard Valentin Navel

Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2021)

Despite the fact that our meta-analyses included almost exclusively laboratory studies, daytime napping in the afternoon improved cognitive performance with beneficial effects of early nap. More studies in real work condition are warranted before implementing daytime napping at work as a preventive measure to improve work efficiency.

Keyphrases

obstructive sleep apnea
sleep quality
meta analyses
systematic review
case control
randomized controlled trial
depressive symptoms