Journal article
Dysregulated light/dark cycle impairs sleep and delays the recovery of patients in intensive care units: A call for action for COVID-19 treatment
Abstract
Exposure to an adequate light-dark cycle is important for the speedy recovery of hospitalized and institutionalized patients. Light exposure, including natural light, offers several health benefits to both patients and nursing staff. This includes physical (e.g., decreased confusion and disorientation) and mental health benefits (e.g., prevention of depression) and a reduction in the hospital stay. Improved alertness and performance can also be …
Authors
Golombek D; Pandi-Perumal S; Rosenstein RE; Lundmark PO; Spence DW; Cardinali DP; Reiter RJ; Brown GM
Journal
Chronobiology International, Vol. 39, No. 7, pp. 903–906
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
July 3, 2022
DOI
10.1080/07420528.2022.2056477
ISSN
0742-0528