Effects of a Short Daytime Nap on the Cognitive Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: Napping in the workplace is under debate, with interesting results on work efficiency and well-being of workers. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we aimed to assess the benefits of a short daytime nap on cognitive performance.

Methods: PubMed, Cochrane Library, ScienceDirect and PsycInfo databases were searched until 19 August 2021.