A simple piece of cloth over the eyes can have a powerful effect of the quality on an individual's sleep. The evolution of the sleep mask has been profound and the available literature of their effectiveness, particularly in the hospital setting has be extensively studied. In this episode we will:

• Outline the effects of sleep masks on sleep
• Review the large body of evidence supporting the use of sleep masks in hospitalized patients
• List the specific medical populations that have been shown to benefit from eye masks
• Explore the positive impact of eye masks of circadian sleep disorders
• Examine a study linking eye masks and episodic learning/memory
• Discuss the improvement of sleep in pregnant women who wear sleep masks
• Differentiate the various types of masks that are available for individuals to choose from

Produced by: Maeve Winter

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