Effects of artificial dawn on subjective ratings of sleep inertia and dim light melatonin onset


Abstract

Summary:

This paper discusses the effects of artificial dawn on subjective ratings of sleep inertia and dim light melatonin onset, finding that the use of an artificial dawn resulted in a significant reduction of sleep inertia complaints.
Categories

Categories

  • Sleep and insomnia: The paper discusses the effects of artificial dawn on sleep inertia, a transient period of lowered arousal after awakening, and finds that artificial dawn can significantly reduce sleep inertia complaints.
  • Alertness and performance: The paper discusses how the use of artificial dawn can improve alertness and performance in the morning by reducing sleep inertia complaints.
  • Well-being: The paper discusses the impact of artificial dawn on well-being, finding that it can improve well-being by reducing sleep inertia complaints.
  • Lighting Design Considerations: The paper discusses the use of artificial dawn, a lighting design consideration, as a method to reduce sleep inertia complaints.
Authors

Author(s)

MC Giménez, M Hessels
Publication Date

Publication Year:

2010
Citations

Number of Citations:

68