Intermediate
Technical
sleep efficiency calculation
Mathematical determination of sleep quality expressed as percentage of time asleep versus total time in bed.
Full Definition
Sleep efficiency calculation is the standard method for quantifying sleep quality by dividing total sleep time by total time in bed and multiplying by 100 to express as a percentage. Normal sleep efficiency is generally considered 85% or higher in healthy adults. This metric is automatically calculated in polysomnographic reports and provides an objective measure of sleep consolidation that can track treatment response and disease progression.
Usage
Usage note: Distinguish from the standalone metric 'sleep efficiency.'
In Context
- "The sleep efficiency calculation revealed 72%, indicating significant sleep disruption." — polysomnography report
- "Treatment monitoring includes weekly sleep efficiency calculations from sleep diaries." — treatment protocol
Also known as
sleep efficiency index
sleep effectiveness
Contrasted with
sleep inefficiency
Don't confuse with
sleep efficiency
sleep percentage