In 2003 Takahashi et al noted that "scheduled napping" 'counteracts' decreased alertness and 'counteracts' decreased performance under conditions of sleep deprivation (Takahashi et al Sleep Med Rev 2003). Has any sleep research studies showed anything different since?
Refer the following that may help in giving the answer:
The Effect of Varying Prophylactic Naps on Performance, Alertness and Mood throughout a 52-Hour Continuous Operation by M. H. Bonnet Veterans
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I can personally say that scheduled power naps certainly counter the decreased alertness and helps me to concentrate more.
"Still?" When sleep deprivation is present, any nap will help. The trick is to avoid conflict between sleeping or sleep inertia with cognitive performance demands.
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