Sleep Disorders and Musculoskeletal Complaints in Undergraduate Students who make Constant use of smartphones

Abstract

The current study was developed aiming to evaluate sleep habits and musculoskeletal complaints in undergraduate students from São Camilo University Center- ES, who make constant use of smartphones, making it possible to identify the main factors affecting their sleep quality besides the pain levels and sites of the sample analyzed. Objective: Within all its functions, Ergonomic Physiotherapy evaluates postural changes and sleep disorders in smartphone users evidencing the students from this university as target audience in this study. Through this evaluation it is possible to identify existing sleep disorders and musculoskeletal complaints. Method: The research was carried out with university students during the class hours, employing questionnaires and it counted on 1,603 students from different courses in São Camilo University Center. Conclusion: Through this study, we concluded that in the contemporary world more and more people are making frequent use of smartphones, mainly college students.