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SUBMITTER: Lusczek ER
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8312159 | biostudies-literature | 2021
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Lusczek Elizabeth R ER Knauert Melissa P MP
Journal of patient experience 20210723
One-third of patients report disruption of sleep by overnight light. Importantly, light causes both immediate sleep disturbance and influences circadian function, a fundamental process underpinning high-quality sleep. Short bursts of light at night and/or lack of bright daytime light disrupt circadian alignment, leading to sleep deficiency. To improve understanding of 24-hour light patterns, we conducted a longitudinal study of light levels in intensive care unit (ICU) rooms. Over 450 room-days, ...[more]