Keywords
How to Cite
Abstract
Sleep is one of the most basic biological requirements, yet it is often treated as negotiable during medical education. Medical students commonly move between lectures, examinations, clinical duties, commuting, study sessions and social
responsibilities, creating a routine in which sleep may be shortened or fragmented. This narrative review examines sleep quality among medical students and the factors associated with it, including academic workload, stress and anxiety, clinical schedules, electronic-device use, irregular routines, lifestyle habits and the learning environment. Evidence from large systematic reviews indicates that poor sleep quality is common in this population.
References
1. Buysse DJ, Reynolds CF, Monk TH, Berman SR, Kupfer DJ. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index: a new instrument for psychiatric practice and research. Psychiatry Res. 1989;28(2):193–213. doi:10.1016/0165-1781(89)90047-4.
2. Mollayeva T, Thurairajah P, Burton K, et al. The Pittsburgh sleep quality index as a screening tool for sleep dysfunction in clinical and non-clinical samples: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Sleep Med Rev. 2016;25:52–73. doi:10.1016/j.smrv.2015.01.009.
3. Jiang X, Zheng X, Yang J, et al. A systematic review of studies on sleep disorders among medical students. Sleep Med. 2015;16(10):1181–1190.
4. Seoane HA, Moschettoni V, Orliacq CM, et al. Sleep disruption in medical students and its relationship with academic performance: a systematic review and metaanalysis. Sleep Med Rev. 2020;53:101333.
5. Wong JGWS, Patil NG, Beh SL, et al. Cultivating psychological well-being in medical students: sleep, stress and academic performance. Med Teach.
2005;27(2):152–157.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
