Frontiers in neurology

Bright light therapy for sleep problems after stroke: a combined review and analysis

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Abstract

Bright light therapy may influence sleep outcomes after stroke.

  • Sleep disturbances are frequent following a stroke and can negatively impact recovery.
  • Post-stroke sleep issues include insomnia, disruptions in circadian rhythms, and breathing-related sleep problems.
  • Research has mainly concentrated on obstructive sleep apnea in post-stroke patients.
  • Bright light therapy is a non-drug treatment that may help regulate sleep patterns.

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