• Sleep Medicine and Psychophysiology
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• v.12 no.2
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• pp.139-143
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• 2005

Periodic limb movements in sleep (PLMS) have been diagnosed easily by nocturnal polysomnography (NPSG) and treated effectively with dopamine receptor agonist, benzodiazepine and opioid. However, few reports have objectively assessed the treatment responses. We treated a PLMS patient with clonazepam and pramipexole, and evaluated their efficacy with actigraphy. Clonazepam improved sleep quality without reducing frequency of limb movements, and pramipexole reduced frequency of limb movements without improving sleep quality, results which are consistent with previous study findings. Actigraphy proved useful in evaluation of treatment response of PLMS.

• Journal of Digital Convergence
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• v.20 no.4
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• pp.411-418
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• 2022

The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between sleep time and pulse pressure in Korean adults, and the research method used data from the 7th period (2016-2018) of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Subjects were 5,707 persons aged 20 years or older, and for frequency and percentage continuous data, mean and standard deviation, cross analysis and independent t-test, and stepwise logistic regression analysis for high pulse pressure were performed. SPSS WIN 18.0 version statistical program was used. was used. As a result of the study, the prevalence of hypertension was higher in the overall population (OR=1.344, 95% CI=1.002-1.803) and in women (OR=1.624, 95% CI=1.112-2.371) when sleeping for more than 9 hours compared to less than 6 hours. high, but not significant in males (OR=1.012, 95% CI=0.631-1.550). Therefore, considering the effects of inappropriate sleep time on health, public health education and management are necessary. Further research on the relationship between sleep time and pulse pressure will be needed.

• Journal of Korea Entertainment Industry Association
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• v.15 no.7
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• pp.159-168
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• 2021

The purpose of this study was to analyze the effects for lifestyle, stress and life satisfaction on sleep quality in university students. The participants were 46 university students attending the department of occupational therapy. Participants responded to responses to the lifestyle questionnaire and Morning and Evening Questionnaire-Korean version(MEQ-K). The levels of stress and life satisfaction reported by participants were obtained using the Korean version of Perceive Stress Test-4(K-PSS-4) and Korean version of Satisfaction With Life Scale(K-SWLS). The quality of sleep was assessed using Korean Modified Leeds Evaluation Questionnaire(KMLSEQ). An independent t-test, Pearson correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis were performed to investigate factors related to quality of sleep. The analysis of correlations between health status, morning type of chronotype, and life satisfaction showed a significant positive correlation between quality of sleep. As a result of analyzing the quality of sleep according to the chronotype, the main family house and dormitory group showed higher sleep quality than the boarding group. As a result of the multiple regression analysis, the chronotype predicts quality of sleep. This study could provide information to improve the quality of sleep for university students by identify factors affecting sleep for university students in occupational therapy.

• Sleep Medicine and Psychophysiology
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• v.29 no.2
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• pp.40-44
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• 2022

Bipolar disorders are a group of mood disorders characterised by relapsing mood episodes throughout the course of illness. Patients with bipolar disorders commonly present with various sleep problems. Patients in a manic episode generally show decreased need of sleep and those in a depressed episode frequently complain about hypersomnia. Current literature even points to evidence that patients with bipolar disorder in euthymic state may still show signs of sleep disturbances when compared to the general population. Clinicians may also note intricate interactions between changes of circadian rhythm and evolution of mood episodes in patients with bipolar disorder. Also, commonly prescribed medications which plays a crucial role in treatment of bipolar disorders including mood stabilisers and antipsychotic medications often cause significant weight gain over time. Being a risk factor of sleep apnoea, weight gain can predispose the patient to develop sleep apnoea. In this narrative review, we summarised current evidence and literature regarding characteristics of circadian rhythm and comorbid sleep apnoea in patients with bipolar disorder. We also present literature regarding implications of circadian disturbance and comorbid sleep apnoea in managing patients with bipolar disorder.

• Sleep Medicine and Psychophysiology
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• v.23 no.2
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• pp.47-52
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• 2016

Changes in core body temperature are closely related to initiation and maintenance of sleep, and are influenced by various factors such as air temperature, room temperature, clothing, human activities, and medications. These factors are closely related to sleep fragments, insomnia and other sleep disorders. Understanding the effect of the temperature related to human surroundings on the core body temperature and sleep, will be useful for understanding the physiology of sleep and to treat sleep disorders.

• Sleep Medicine and Psychophysiology
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• v.15 no.1
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• pp.12-16
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• 2008

Light therapy (also called light treatment or phototherapy) involves scheduled exposure to bright artificial light. Evidence-based treatments for sleep disorders especially for circadian rhythm sleep disorders include light therapy and pharmacotherapy. In clinical practice, many of patients with sleep problems tend to impair circadian rhythmicity. Considering that light is the most potent entraining agent of circadian rhythm, careful use of light therapy can be recommended for patients with several kinds of sleep disorders. I briefly review the possible therapeutic mechanisms and clinical applications of light therapy, focusing on circadian sleep disorders.

• Proceedings of the Korea Information Processing Society Conference
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• 2017.04a
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• pp.1160-1162
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• 2017

자연광은 시시각각 변화하며 광 특성의 변화는 계절별 시간별 일주기리듬을 갖는다. 이러한 자연광의 리듬은 인간의 감성 또는 수면-각성 패턴과 같은 생체리듬에 영향을 미친다. 인간의 생체리듬은 멜라토닌에 의해 조절되며 특히, 수면-각성주기를 일정한 수면패턴으로 유지하게 한다. 이에 본 논문에서는 자연광의 하루 주기변화에 따라 조명의 단파장 영역 중 446nm~477nm의 비율을 제어하여 심부 체온의 변화를 통해 수면패턴을 분석한다. 분석결과, 자연광의 일몰시간과 유사한 시점에서 446nm~477nm의 비율을 최소로 제어 하였을 때 수면에 긍정적인 영향을 미치는 것을 확인하였다.

• Sleep Medicine and Psychophysiology
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• v.28 no.1
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• pp.27-33
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• 2021

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to investigate the difference in the effects of eye-mask and light-off on sleep status according to a commercial fitness tracker and a sleep diary of psychiatric in-patients in correctional facilities where nocturnal light is compulsory. Methods: This study was conducted over 3 consecutive nights. In-patients of the National Forensic Psychiatric Hospital (n = 29) were assigned random subject numbers and slept as usual in the light-on condition on the first night. The subjects slept with eye-masks in the light-on condition on another night and without an eye-mask in the light-off condition on the other night. Subjects were asked to sleep wearing a commercial fitness tracker and to keep a sleep diary. The order of these changes in bedroom lighting condition on the second and third nights was assigned randomly to participants. Results: In comparison of the sleep variables between the light-on condition and the eye-mask condition, the Wakefullness After Sleep Onset (WASO) was shorter and sleep satisfaction was higher in the latter.(respectively, Z = 3.66, p < 0.017 ; Z = 2.69, p < 0.017) In comparison of the sleep variables between the light-on and light-off conditions, the WASO was shorter and sleep efficiency and sleep satisfaction were higher in the latter (respectively, Z = 2.40, p < 0.017 ; Z = 3.02, p < 0.017 ; Z = 3.88, p < 0.017). However, there were no differences in the sleep variables between the eye-mask condition and the light-off condition. Conclusion: Subjective improvements in sleep variables were noted in sleep diaries of institutionalized psychiatric patients under either the 'eye-mask' or 'light-off' condition. However, there were no significant differences between the 'eye-mask' and 'light-off' conditions. Therefore, we suggest that psychiatric patients in correctional facilities use eye-masks when sleeping.

• The Journal of the Korea institute of electronic communication sciences
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• v.11 no.2
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• pp.223-228
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• 2016

People try to maintain optimal sleep activity to a changing attitude 20-30 times while sleeping 7-8 hours a day. In order to provide optimal sleep, we need to develop sensing device for apply effective various sleep data acquired through display device that can provide program and information which process and analyze information printed out from sensor and sensing system. In this paper, we analyze sleep pattern to detect the toss and turn while a person's sleeping and we develop a wellness pillow that can be active on sleep health management based on the analyzed data for sleep patterns.

• Textile Coloration and Finishing
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• v.9 no.5
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• pp.96-102
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• 1997

이미 일본에서는 1985년 공업기술원의 $\ulcorner$이불의 규격 체계 조사위원회$\lrcorner$ 에서의 논의를 출발점으로하여 수면환경연구회가 결성되어 $\ulcorner$이부자리 완성품의 성능 평가 방법의 개발$\lrcorner$을 목표로 제1회 수면 환경심포지움을 개최하였고, 매년 성황리에 회를 거듭하여 1992년에는 수면환경학회로 발전하여 수면환경학회잡지인 $\ulcorner$睡眠과 環境$\lcorner$가 1995년부터 매년 1권씩 발행되고 있으며, 이번에 제 13회 수면환경심포지움을 개최하게 되었다. 그러나 우리나라에서는 우리들의 일상생활에서 대체로 1/4~1/3 정도를 잠을 자는 것으로 알려져 있으나, 아직 이 방면에 대한 연구가 상당히 미비한 것으로 생각되어 앞으로 섬유산업 특히 침구침장산업 및 관련산업 등의 섬유인들에게 정보를 전달하고자 이번 심포지움에서 발표된 내용을 아주 간단하게 정리 요약하여 소개한다.