Most sleep tips shared on TikTok are supported by scientific evidence Most people look to social media for health advice. One extensive survey found that adults listed social media as their second place for health information following their primary care provider, and most individuals reported that they need to verify the accuracy of information with a healthcare provider. They found that most sleep tips shared on TikTok are supported by empirical evidence research findings, 29 out of the 35 original sleep suggestions offered in well-known films had empirical support, while only six sleep advice lacked scientific backing. Seven themes were used to group the tips, and the results were compared with nonrandomized control trials, randomized control trials, and studies of correlational connections published in peer-reviewed journals. Reduced daytime sleepiness, longer sleep duration, enhanced REM or deep sleep, faster time to fall asleep, and improved sleep satisfaction were all evidence of sleep advice. “These results suggest that the sleep research and sleep medicine communities have done a good job of promoting appropriate tips for sleep hygiene. This means the public is learning what we want them to know about sleep in a place – social media – where many people feel comfortable learning health information
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Wednesday, September 11, 2024