An observational study of effect of use of smart phones on sleep – a pilot study

Abstract

Smart phones have become inevitable in today’s era. Excess use of smart phones is affecting generalised health by disturbing circadian rhythm. So present study was intended to find out effect of use of smart phones on sleep. An observational pilot study was done to check the time of use of smart phones. Its effect on sleep was assessed with the help of Epworth sleepiness scale. There is relation between time of use of smart phones and ESS as p value is 0.000 (p < 0.05). thus, present pilot study concludes that use of smart phones affects sleep.