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. 2014 Jun 23;6:73–84. doi: 10.2147/NSS.S62907

Table 1.

Frequent use of technology before bed is associated with sleep difficulties and daytime sleepiness

Use of cell phone in the bedroom was associated with a higher frequency of • Daytime sleepiness
• Poor quality sleep
• Waking unrefreshed
• More difficulties falling asleep and staying asleep
• Repeated awakenings
Use of the computer before bed was associated with a higher frequency of • Drowsy driving
• Daytime sleepiness
• Less restful sleep
Use of video games before bed was associated with a higher frequency of • Increased sleep latency

Note: Data from National Sleep Foundation;49 Dworak et al.51