Is implementing a post-lunch nap beneficial on evening performance, following two nights partial sleep restriction?

C Gallagher, CE Green, ML Kenny… - Chronobiology …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
We have investigated the effects that partial-sleep-restriction (PSR0, 4-h sleep retiring at 02:
30 and waking at 06: 30 h for two consecutive nights) have on 07: 30 and 17: 00 h cognitive …

Effects of two nights partial sleep deprivation on an evening submaximal weightlifting performance; are 1 h powernaps useful on the day of competition?

EJ Brotherton, SE Moseley… - Chronobiology …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
We have investigated the effects that sleep restriction (3-h sleep during two consecutive
nights) have on an evening (17: 00 h) submaximal weightlifting session; and whether this …

The recuperative value of brief and ultra‐brief naps on alertness and cognitive performance

AJ Tietzel, LC Lack - Journal of sleep research, 2002 - Wiley Online Library
The aim of the study was to investigate the recuperative value of brief and ultra‐brief naps
following nocturnal sleep restriction. Sixteen young adult healthy sleepers participated in a …

The role of a short post-lunch nap in improving cognitive, motor, and sprint performance in participants with partial sleep deprivation

J Waterhouse, G Atkinson, B Edwards… - Journal of sports …, 2007 - Taylor & Francis
The aim of this study was to determine the effects of a post-lunch nap on subjective alertness
and performance following partial sleep loss. Ten healthy males (mean age 23.3 years, s …

The impact of short night-time naps on performance, sleepiness and mood during a simulated night shift

SA Centofanti, CJ Hilditch, J Dorrian… - Chronobiology …, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
Short naps on night shift are recommended in some industries. There is a paucity of
evidence to verify the sustained recovery benefits of short naps in the last few hours of the …

Recuperative power of a short daytime nap with or without stage 2 sleep

M Hayashi, N Motoyoshi, T Hori - Sleep, 2005 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Study Objectives: The recuperative effect of a nap of less than 30 minutes has been
confirmed. Such naps consist mainly of stages 1 and 2 sleep. The present study examined …

A brief afternoon nap following nocturnal sleep restriction: which nap duration is most recuperative?

A Brooks, L Lack - Sleep, 2006 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Study Objectives: The purposes of this study were to compare the benefits of
different length naps relative to no nap and to analyze the electroencephalographic …

The effects of napping on cognitive functioning

N Lovato, L Lack - Progress in brain research, 2010 - Elsevier
Naps (brief sleeps) are a global and highly prevalent phenomenon, thus warranting
consideration for their effects on cognitive functioning. Naps can reduce sleepiness and …

The benefits of a nap during prolonged work and wakefulness

DF Dinges, WG Whitehouse, EC Orne, MT Orne - Work & stress, 1988 - Taylor & Francis
Prolonged work scenarios with demands for sustained performance are increasingly
common. Because sleep loss inevitably compromises functioning in such situations …

Effects of an afternoon nap on sustained attention and working memory: the role of physiological arousal and sleep variables

T Ru, L Qian, Q Chen, H Sun, G Zhou - International journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Taking a short midday nap has been associated with higher alertness and better cognitive
task performance. Yet, the mechanisms associated with nap-dependent performance …