The Role of Actigraphy in the Study of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms
University of California, San Diego · VA San Diego Healthcare System · +6 more institutions
Abstract
In summary, although actigraphy is not as accurate as PSG for determining some sleep measurements, studies are in general agreement that actigraphy, with its ability to record continuously for long time periods, is more reliable than sleep logs which rely on the patients' recall of how many times they woke up or how long they slept during the night and is more reliable than observations which only capture short time periods. Actigraphy can provide information obtainable in no other practical way. It can also have a role in the medical care of patients with sleep disorders. However, it should not be held to the same expectations as polysomnography. Actigraphy is one-dimensional, whereas polysomnography…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 20.48
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 227
Authors
6- SASonia Ancoli‐IsraelCorresponding
University of California, San Diego, VA San Diego Healthcare System
- RJRoger J. Cole
- CACathy Alessi
Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, University of California, Los Angeles
- MJMark J. Chambers
- WHWilliam H. Moorcroft
University of Northern Colorado, Colorado State University
Topics & keywords
- Actigraphy
- Polysomnography
- Sleep (system call)
- Insomnia
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation
- Sleep onset
- Sleep diary
- Medicine
- Quality Education