APRIL 2024
The Impact of Sleep Quality on Mental Productivity: A Comprehensive Analysis
1Ali Raza, 2Dr. Fareha Saleem, 3Mohib Ali, 4Mobeen Ali, 5Rashad Mahmood, 6Dr. Muhammad Tariq
PIMS, Akhtar Saeed Medical & Dental College, Lahore, PIMS, PIMS, Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Medical College Mirpur, Azad Kashi, Assistant professor Sahara Medical College Narowal
Correspondence: Ali Raza, PIMS
Abstract
Background: Sleep is one of the natural human physiological needs that is vital in learning, memory and other cerebral activities. However, intentionally or not, contemporary life has been associated with reduced sleep quality, and this has raised concerns on the kind of performance it will produce in mental activities.
Aim: The objective of this research is to examine and understand the correlation between sleep quality and mental efficiency; the impact on performance and productivity regarding changes in sleep-wake cycle.
Method: A non-experimental quantitative study design approach was adopted in the present investigation, enlisting three hundred (300) participants from various sectors of the society and a wide range of professions, as well as students pursuing various fields of study at university level. Studies used self-administered sleep quality questionnaires, wearable sleep sensors and standard neuropsychological instruments. In the present study, correlation and regression analysis were employed to compare the quantity and quality of sleep with mental performance.
Results: According to the study, the quality of sleep has a positive interaction with the level of mental output. Employing better sleep quality, people were presented with better results during cognitive tests and the time taken to complete tasks and the number of mistakes made were improved. The study supported that sleep time ratio and the distribution of sleep between REM and slow wave sleep is of crucial essence to cognitive output and work efficiency.
Conclusion: This is study is a clear indication that in as much as sleep is essential for the well-being of the body, the quality of that particular sleep is equally crucial for the proper functioning of the brain. Getting good sleep is known to enhance one’s performance and well being in all aspects of life, including working ability. Further research should be made in different populations and for longer time to investigate other aspects of the impact of sleep on mental health and productivity.
Keywords: Sleep quality, mental productivity, cognitive function, work performance, sleep efficiency, REM sleep, deep sleep.