| Description |
xviii, 404 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
1. Introduction -- Magnitude and cost of the problem -- Historical background -- Growth of somnology and sleep medicine -- Challenges in advancing the study of sleep disorders -- Somnology and sleep medicine research in academic institutions -- Scope and organization of this report -- References -- 2. Sleep physiology -- Sleep architecture -- Sleep-wake regulation -- Circadian rhythms, the 24-hour clock -- Sleep patterns change with age -- References -- 3. Extent and health consequences of chronic sleep loss and sleep disorders -- Sleep loss -- Sleep-disordered breathing -- Insomnia -- Sleep and psychiatric disorders -- Narcolepsy and hypersomnia -- Parasomnias -- Sleep and neurological disorders -- Sudden infant death syndrome -- Sleep and movement disorders -- Sleep and medical disorders -- Circadian rhythm sleep disorders -- References -- 4. Functional and economic impact of sleep loss and sleep-related disorders -- Performance and cognition deficits -- Motor vehicle crashes and other injuries -- Impact on functioning and quality of life -- Economic impact of sleep loss and sleep disorders -- References -- |
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5. Improving awareness, diagnosis, and treatment of sleep disorders -- Challenges facing individuals with sleep disorders -- Public education -- Professional training and awareness is required -- Graduate research training in somnology and sleep disorders -- Overview of medical school somnology education -- Overview of somnology and medical residency training curricula -- Overview of sleep medicine fellowship training -- Demonstration of knowledge : board certification -- Next steps -- Data systems for surveying sleep and sleep disorders -- References -- 6. Ensuring adequate diagnosis and treatment : access, capacity, and technology development -- Developing portable diagnostic tools -- Challenges to developing ambulatory technologies -- Future directions -- References -- 7. Opportunities to improve career development in somnology -- Growth of the somnology and sleep medicine field -- NIH training and career development programs -- Opportunities to accelerate somnology and sleep medicine career development -- References -- 8. Bolstering somnology and sleep disorders research programs -- NIH coordination of sleep-related activities -- National sleep disorders research plan -- Analysis of NIH-sponsored research project grants -- Next steps in accelerating progress -- References -- |
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9. Building sleep programs in academic health centers -- Rationale for sleep programs in academic health centers -- Constraints facing interdisciplinary sleep programs -- Key Components and guiding principles for building sleep programs -- Organizational and fiscal structures for sustaining or expanding a sleep program -- Accreditation and certification are essential to quality care -- Next steps -- References -- Appendixes -- A. Study process -- B. Acronyms -- C. Glossary of major terms -- D. Congressional language establishing the National Center on Sleep Disorders Research -- E. Sleep Disorders Research advisory board membership -- F. National Institutes of Health sleep-related initiatives : 1994-2004 -- G. National Institutes of Health support of sleep-related R01 grants -- H. Summary of NIH support of sleep-related career development awards -- I. Summary of NIH support of sleep-related R13, R25, P, F, T, and U grants -- J. Summary of investment in sleep-related projects at the top 30 NIH-funded institutions -- K. Biographical sketches of committee members and staff. |
| Funding |
Supported by contracts between the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the Department of Health and Human Services, the National Sleep Foundation, and the Sleep Research Society Contract no. N01-OD-4-2139 |
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Also issued online. |
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Sleep disorders -- Social aspects.
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Sleep deprivation -- Social aspects.
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Sleep -- Social aspects.
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Public health.
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Sleep Wake Disorders -- United States.
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Health Policy -- United States.
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Sleep Deprivation -- United States.
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| Added Author |
Colten, Harvey R.
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Altevogt, Bruce M.
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Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Sleep Medicine and Research.
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| ISBN |
0309101115 hardback |
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9780309101110 |
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