The Relationship Of Sleep Quality With Pulmonary Function And Balance In University Students

Özlem Akkoyun Sert; Bayram Sönmez Ünüvar; Kamil Yılmaz; Hasan Gerçek

The Relationship Of Sleep Quality With Pulmonary Function And Balance In University Students

Abstract

BACKGROUND: There is no study in the literature that examines the relationship between sleep, breathing, and balance in university students. OBJECTIVE: To explore the correlation between sleep quality parameters, pulmonary function, and balance among university students. METHODS: A total of 45 volunteer university students were enrolled in this study. The sleep quality of the students was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), while their balance was evaluated through the Stork Balance Test. Pulmonary functions were measured using spirometry, with participants' Tiffenau ratios (FEV1/FVC) and Maximum Voluntary Ventilation (MVV) values assessed using the Cosmed Fitmate Med device from Cosmed the Metabolic Company, located in Rome, Italy. Data analysis was conducted utilizing the Spearman Correlation analysis test. FINDINGS: Sleep issues were identified in 35 participants (77.80%). No significant correlation was observed between PSQI total scores and sub-parameters, and FEV1/FVC values (r<0.3, p>0.05). Although no substantial correlation emerged between participants' PSQI total scores and MVV values (r<0.3, p>0.05), a weak correlation was noted between the sleep duration sub-parameter and MVV values (r=0.301, p=0.044). Similarly, no meaningful correlation was found between participants' PSQI total scores and sub-parameters, and Stork Balance Test results (r<0.3, p>0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Sleep issues were identified as prevalent among university students. Extending sleep duration resulted in elevated MVV values. To enhance the sleep quality of university students, interventions such as time management coaching, guidance on selecting ergonomic mattresses and pillows, and training for preventing technostress could be provided.

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Ethical Statement

Approval for this study was granted by the XXX University Faculty of Medicine Drug and Non-medical Device Research Ethics Committee, under decision number (2021/016).

Thanks

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Physiotherapy

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Özlem Akkoyun Sert ^*
0000-0002-6053-2418
Türkiye

Bayram Sönmez Ünüvar
0000-0003-2095-3645
Türkiye

Kamil Yılmaz
0000-0002-5242-3094
Türkiye

Hasan Gerçek
0000-0001-7459-4452
Türkiye

Publication Date

June 30, 2026

Submission Date

May 11, 2026

Acceptance Date

June 9, 2026

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Year 2026 Volume: 2 Number: 1

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APA

Akkoyun Sert, Ö., Ünüvar, B. S., Yılmaz, K., & Gerçek, H. (2026). The Relationship Of Sleep Quality With Pulmonary Function And Balance In University Students. Clinical Physiotherapy and Related Research, 2(1), 35-42. https://izlik.org/JA55WS24KW

AMA

1.Akkoyun Sert Ö, Ünüvar BS, Yılmaz K, Gerçek H. The Relationship Of Sleep Quality With Pulmonary Function And Balance In University Students. Clinical Physiotherapy and Related Research. 2026;2(1):35-42. https://izlik.org/JA55WS24KW

Chicago

Akkoyun Sert, Özlem, Bayram Sönmez Ünüvar, Kamil Yılmaz, and Hasan Gerçek. 2026. “The Relationship Of Sleep Quality With Pulmonary Function And Balance In University Students”. Clinical Physiotherapy and Related Research 2 (1): 35-42. https://izlik.org/JA55WS24KW.

EndNote

Akkoyun Sert Ö, Ünüvar BS, Yılmaz K, Gerçek H (June 1, 2026) The Relationship Of Sleep Quality With Pulmonary Function And Balance In University Students. Clinical Physiotherapy and Related Research 2 1 35–42.

IEEE

[1]Ö. Akkoyun Sert, B. S. Ünüvar, K. Yılmaz, and H. Gerçek, “The Relationship Of Sleep Quality With Pulmonary Function And Balance In University Students”, Clinical Physiotherapy and Related Research, vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 35–42, June 2026, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA55WS24KW

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Akkoyun Sert, Özlem - Ünüvar, Bayram Sönmez - Yılmaz, Kamil - Gerçek, Hasan. “The Relationship Of Sleep Quality With Pulmonary Function And Balance In University Students”. Clinical Physiotherapy and Related Research 2/1 (June 1, 2026): 35-42. https://izlik.org/JA55WS24KW.

JAMA

1.Akkoyun Sert Ö, Ünüvar BS, Yılmaz K, Gerçek H. The Relationship Of Sleep Quality With Pulmonary Function And Balance In University Students. Clinical Physiotherapy and Related Research. 2026;2:35–42.

MLA

Akkoyun Sert, Özlem, et al. “The Relationship Of Sleep Quality With Pulmonary Function And Balance In University Students”. Clinical Physiotherapy and Related Research, vol. 2, no. 1, June 2026, pp. 35-42, https://izlik.org/JA55WS24KW.

Vancouver

1.Özlem Akkoyun Sert, Bayram Sönmez Ünüvar, Kamil Yılmaz, Hasan Gerçek. The Relationship Of Sleep Quality With Pulmonary Function And Balance In University Students. Clinical Physiotherapy and Related Research [Internet]. 2026 Jun. 1;2(1):35-42. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA55WS24KW