Does Improved Sleep Quality Have A Positive Effect On Athletic Performance In Adolescent Athletes: A Critically Appraised Topic
Presentation Type
Poster
Faculty Advisor
Fredrick Gardin
Access Type
Event
Start Date
26-4-2024 9:45 AM
End Date
26-4-2024 10:44 AM
Description
Clinical Scenario: Adolescent athletes, ages 13-19, often do not get the amount of sleep needed each night. Sleep is an integral aspect of recovery and athletic performance. Adolescents should get 8-10 hours of sleep. A deficit in quality sleep has negative effects: poor coordination, poor concentration, increased risk of injury, and impaired reaction time. The goal is to determine if an improved quality of sleep has a positive impact on athletic performance. Clinical Question: Does Improved Sleep Quality Have a Positive Effect on Athletic Performance in Adolescent Athletes? Methods: Using the critical appraisal process, a Medline database searched used keywords “Sleep and Athletic Performance,” English only, PDF available, 2019 or newer. Articles were removed for being duplicates, not in English, or did not pertain to adolescent athletes. After applying inclusion/exclusion criteria, evidence of quality assessment was determined using Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy Level B. Results: There were 105 results, and after screening only six fit inclusion criteria. Improved sleep quality demonstrated an increase in both cognitive and physiological performance. Clinical Bottom Line: Improved sleep quality does have a positive impact on athletic performance. Athletes who had a higher sleep quality saw improved performance, and a lower rate of injuries. Implications: This will give athletic trainers the knowledge to be able to make recommendations to coaches about practice/game schedules and to athletes about proper sleeping habits. Goal is to aid athlete recovery as much as possible in an attempt to increase practice/game performance and reduce injuries.
Does Improved Sleep Quality Have A Positive Effect On Athletic Performance In Adolescent Athletes: A Critically Appraised Topic
Clinical Scenario: Adolescent athletes, ages 13-19, often do not get the amount of sleep needed each night. Sleep is an integral aspect of recovery and athletic performance. Adolescents should get 8-10 hours of sleep. A deficit in quality sleep has negative effects: poor coordination, poor concentration, increased risk of injury, and impaired reaction time. The goal is to determine if an improved quality of sleep has a positive impact on athletic performance. Clinical Question: Does Improved Sleep Quality Have a Positive Effect on Athletic Performance in Adolescent Athletes? Methods: Using the critical appraisal process, a Medline database searched used keywords “Sleep and Athletic Performance,” English only, PDF available, 2019 or newer. Articles were removed for being duplicates, not in English, or did not pertain to adolescent athletes. After applying inclusion/exclusion criteria, evidence of quality assessment was determined using Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy Level B. Results: There were 105 results, and after screening only six fit inclusion criteria. Improved sleep quality demonstrated an increase in both cognitive and physiological performance. Clinical Bottom Line: Improved sleep quality does have a positive impact on athletic performance. Athletes who had a higher sleep quality saw improved performance, and a lower rate of injuries. Implications: This will give athletic trainers the knowledge to be able to make recommendations to coaches about practice/game schedules and to athletes about proper sleeping habits. Goal is to aid athlete recovery as much as possible in an attempt to increase practice/game performance and reduce injuries.