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A systematic review and meta-analysis of psychological treatments to improve sleep quality in university students.

Tadros M, Newby JM, Li S, Werner-Seidler A. · PloS one · 2025 · Systematic review / meta-analysis

Original publication · Original publication · Original publication · Original publication · Original publication

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Recorded limitations

Between-study subgroup comparison is not a head-to-head trial; participants excluded certain complex comorbidities and veterans.

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See design/intervention description; otherwise unknown
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22 trials, 6179 participants; 14 in overall sleep-quality meta-analysis
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Study mean-age eligibility 18–30
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mixed-overlap
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Specific outcomes are reported in the finding and retained appraisal.
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None recorded
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Avoid promising sleep improvement from mindfulness alone; connect persistent sleep problems to appropriate care. Component evidence does not establish efficacy of the combined Universal Mind lab model.
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      A systematic review and meta-analysis of psychological treatments to improve sleep quality in university students.
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