Overview

Clinical practice related to sleep problems and sleep disorders has been expanding rapidly. This book presents an analysis that explores topics such as: improving awareness among the general public and health care professionals; and increasing investment in interdisciplinary somnology and sleep medicine research training and mentoring activities.

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Author:   Institute of Medicine ,  Board on Health Sciences Policy ,  Committee on Sleep Medicine and Research ,  Bruce M. Altevogt
Publisher:   National Academies Press
Imprint:   National Academies Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.90cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.794kg
ISBN:  

9780309101110

ISBN 10:   0309101115
Pages:   424
Publication Date:   13 October 2006
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1 Front Matter; 2 Summary; 3 1 Introduction; 4 2 Sleep Physiology; 5 3 Extent and Health Consequences of Chronic Sleep Loss and Sleep Disorders; 6 4 Functional and Economic Impact of Sleep Loss and Sleep-Related Disorders; 7 5 Improving Awareness, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Sleep Disorders; 8 6 Ensuring Adequate Diagnosis and Treatment: Access, Capacity, and Technology Development; 9 7 Opportunities to Improve Career Development in Somnology; 10 8 Bolstering Somnology and Sleep Disorders Research Programs; 11 9 Building Sleep Programs in Academic Health Centers; 12 Appendix A Study Process; 13 Appendix B Acronyms; 14 Appendix C Glossary of Major Terms; 15 Appendix D Congressional Language Establishing the National Center On Sleep Disorders Research; 16 Appendix E Sleep Disorders Research Advisory Board Membership; 17 Appendix F National Institutes of Health Sleep-Related Initiatives: 1994-2004; 18 Appendix G National Institutes of Health Support of Sleep-Related R01 Grants; 19 Appendix H Summary of NIH Support of Sleep-Related Career Development Awards; 20 Appendix I Summary of NIH Support of Sleep-Related R13, R25, P, F, T, and U Grants; 21 Appendix J Summary of Investment in Sleep-Related Projects at The Top 30 NIH-Funded Institutions; 22 Appendix K Biographical Sketches of Committee Members and Staff; 23 Index

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Harvey R. Colten and Bruce M. Altevogt, Editors, Committee on Sleep Medicine and Research

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