concept

sleepiness

Also known as: problem sleepiness

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Extent and Health Consequences of Chronic Sleep Loss and ... - NCBI ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Colten HR, Altevogt BM · National Academies Press 11 facts

claimIndividuals with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) have reduced levels of physical activity, which may be caused by OSA-related sleepiness and contribute to weight gain.

claimSymptoms of pain-related sleep issues include daytime fatigue, sleepiness, poor sleep quality, delayed sleep onset, and decreased cognitive and motor performance.

referenceCarskadon MA et al. established guidelines for the multiple sleep latency test (MSLT) as a standard measure of sleepiness, published in Sleep in 1986.

referenceDinges et al. (1999) provided guidance for physicians on recognizing problem sleepiness in patients.

claimPain causes sleep fragmentation and changes in an individual's sleep architecture, with symptoms including daytime fatigue, sleepiness, poor sleep quality, delayed sleep onset, and decreased cognitive and motor performance.

claimDinges DF, Pack F, Williams K, Gillen KA, Powell JW, Ott GE, Aptowicz C, and Pack AI observed that restricting sleep to 4–5 hours per night for one week leads to cumulative sleepiness, mood disturbance, and decrements in psychomotor vigilance performance.

claimSevere sleepiness in narcolepsy can manifest as automatic behavior, which is the continuation of activities in a semiautomatic manner while sleepy, with no subsequent memory of the actions.

procedureDinges D, Ball E, Fredrickson P, Kiley J, Kryger MH, Richardson GS, Rogus S, Sheldon S, Wooten V, and Zepf B published guidelines for recognizing problem sleepiness in patients.

referenceCarskadon MA published a study on patterns of sleep and sleepiness in adolescents in Pediatrician in 1990.

claimA 1999 article by Dinges D, Ball E, Fredrickson P, Kiley J, Kryger MH, Richardson GS, Rogus S, Sheldon S, Wooten V, and Zepf B provided guidance on recognizing problem sleepiness in patients.

claimContinuous positive airway pressure therapy is effective for treating sleepiness in a diverse population with obstructive sleep apnea, according to a 2003 meta-analysis published in the Archives of Internal Medicine.

Why Sleep Matters: Consequences of Sleep Deficiency sleep.hms.harvard.edu Harvard Medical School 2 facts

claimSleepiness is the most immediate effect of sleep deprivation.

claimThe most immediate effect of sleep deprivation is sleepiness, which can manifest as general fatigue, lack of motivation, or nodding off.

Impact of sleep duration on executive function and brain structure nature.com Nature Mar 3, 2022 2 facts

procedureThe UK Biobank study scored reports of sleepiness and insomnia ordinally based on participant responses of 'never/rarely,' 'sometimes,' and 'usually.'

procedureSleepiness and insomnia were scored ordinally based on participant responses of 'never/rarely', 'sometimes', and 'usually'.

How Sleep Works: Understanding the Science of Sleep sleepfoundation.org Sleep Foundation Jul 8, 2025 1 fact

claimLight exposure is the primary influence on human circadian rhythms, promoting wakefulness during the day and sleepiness at night.

Psychosocial Pathways - CDC cdc.gov CDC Sep 1, 2023 1 fact

claimSleep health comprises several measurable dimensions: sleep duration (total amount of sleep per 24-hour day), sleep continuity or efficiency (ease of falling asleep and returning to sleep), timing (placement of sleep within the 24-hour day), alertness/sleepiness (ability to maintain attentive wakefulness), and satisfaction/quality (subjective assessment of “good” or “poor” sleep).

Hormonal Changes In Men As They Grow Older - Elderplan elderplan.org Elderplan 1 fact

claimAdditional symptoms potentially associated with low testosterone include decreased energy and motivation, lack of confidence, poor concentration, depression, increased sleepiness, and sleep disturbances.

Short- and long-term health consequences of sleep disruption dovepress.com Goran Medic, Micheline Wille, Michiel EH Hemels · Dove Press May 19, 2017 1 fact

referenceThe meta-analytic review 'The influence of sleep quality, sleep duration and sleepiness on school performance in children and adolescents' by Dewald, Meijer, Oort, Kerkhof, and Bogels was published in Sleep Medicine Reviews in 2010.