How to manage travel fatigue and jet lag in athletes? A systematic review of interventions.

Dina Christina Christa Janse van Rensburg Audrey Jansen van Rensburg Peter M Fowler Hugh H K Fullagar David J Stevens Shona L HalsonAmy BenderGrace Elizabeth VincentAmanda Claassen-SmithersIan C DunicanGregory Daniel RoachCharli SargentMichele LastellaTanita Cronje

Published in: British journal of sports medicine (2020)

We found no literature pertaining to the management of travel fatigue. Evidence for the successful management of jet lag in athletes was of low quality. More field-based studies specifically on athlete populations are required with a multifaceted approach, better design and implementation to draw valid conclusions. PROSPERO registration number The protocol was registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO: CRD42019126852).

Keyphrases

systematic review
high frequency
randomized controlled trial
healthcare
sleep quality
primary care
quality improvement
physical activity
infectious diseases
depressive symptoms
meta analyses