Evaluation of a tactile breath pacer for sleep problems: A mixed method pilot study

ABSTRACT: Sleep problems, like insomnia, are a prevalent condition associated with major health risks. Prevention and treatment of sleep problems are thus essential to preserve physical and mental health. Previous work supports the effectiveness of breathing guidance for sleep problems and recommends breathing exercises as an effective intervention for insomnia. While new technologies can support breathing guidance, such novel devices should be assessed for effectiveness and usability to facilitate implementation and continued use. The current pilot study investigates the acceptability and usability of a mobile tactile breathing device and explores its potential impact on subjective sleep quality. In this mixed-method pilot study, 39 participants tested the breathing device for one month in naturali

SUBMITTER: Vermeylen S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9581241 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature