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Meta-Analysis of the Effectiveness and Safety of Shugan Jieyu Capsules for the Treatment of Insomnia
Published on: February 17, 2023
[Sommeil en temps de pandémie : enseignements pour la prise en charge de l'insomnie]
Damien Léger1, Jonathan Taieb1, Victor Pitron2
1Équipe de recherche (ERC) 7330 VIFASOM (Vigilance fatigue sommeil et santé publique), université Paris Cité, Paris, France - Centre du sommeil et de la vigilance, Hôtel-Dieu, AP-HP, Paris, France.
Abstract:
"Sleep in times Of pandemic: lessons for the Management of insomnia. Sleep is both a determinant of health and a valuable Indicator of psychological impact in both personal and Global crisis situations. Results from the coconel (coronavirus. Containment longitudinal study) surveys, Conducted in the aftermath of the first 2020 sars-cov-2 Pandemic containment, show a significant increase in Sleep disturbance compared to previous data: significantly Increased prevalence compared to 2017 in women (from 66% to 81%) and even more in men (from 42% to 66%). Young people were particularly affected as well as economically Vulnerable people. The percentage of French People reporting regular use of hypnotics almost doubled (from 9% to 17%). Simple sleep hygiene rules can be provided to better cope With these periods of pandemic, stress and isolation. Thanks to the data acquired, these recommendations Could be refined, including the significant impact of Media exposure, a new prevention issue."
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