Insomnia : principles and management / edited by Martin P. Szuba, Jacqueline D. Kloss, David F. Dinges.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Szuba, Martin P.

Kloss, Jacqueline D., 1970-

Dinges, David F.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Insomnia.

Insomnia--Treatment.

Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders.

Medical Subjects:

Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders.

Physical Description:

xix, 285 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2003.

Summary:

Despite its prevalence, insomnia remains poorly understood, mainly because of the lack of clear scientific data supporting the many approaches used. Millions of sufferers turn instead to alcohol, melatonin, or over-the-counter sleep aids, despite the risks and lack of empirical evidence supporting the efficacy or safety of these agents. This book is the first of its kind to collate the up-to-date scientific data in order to identify the gaps in our knowledge and improve clinical management. A highly distinguished team of contributors examines the most recent findings and points to where research should be heading. They cover the nature and prevalence of insomnia throughout the lifespan; the molecular, neuropharmacological, and neuroanatomical systems of relevance to insomnia; and the impact of related problems (such as shift work, industrial accidents, mood disorders, and other sleep disorders). This is essential reading for all healthcare professionals engaged in the management of insomnia.

Contents:

Part I Characterization of insomnia

1 Diagnosis and classification of insomnia disorders / Daniel J. Buysse 3

2 Daytime sequelae of insomnia / Jacqueline D. Kloss 23

3 Insomnia in psychiatric disorders / Jacqueline D. Kloss, Martin P. Szuba 43

Part II Treatment of insomnia

4 Clinical work with insomnia. State of the art (circa 2000) / Peter J. Hauri 73

5 Treating insomnia with behavioral approaches: evidence for efficacy, effectiveness, and practicality / Charles M. Morin 83

6 The sleep-promoting effects of melatonin / Robert L. Sack, Rod J. Hughes, Maria Laura N. Pires, Alfred J. Lewy 96

7 Long-term use of hypnotic medications / Wallace Mendelson 115

Part III Special topics in insomnia

8 Insomnia in children and adolescents / Jodi A. Mindell 125

9 Insomnia in older adults / Jennifer L. Martin, Sonia Ancoli-Israel 136

10 Insomnia due to circadian rhythm disturbances / Diane B. Boivin, Francine O. James 155

Part IV Neuroanatomical mechanisms of insomnia

11 Molecular approaches to understanding insomnia / Allan I. Pack, Miroslaw Mackiewicz 195

12 Amygdalar modulation of sleep regulation: implications for insomnia / Larry D. Sanford 213

13 Hypothalamic pathways and neurotransmitters regulating sleep / Clifford B. Saper, Thomas E. Scammell 239

Part V Summary of the issues and discussion of the future

14 Research recommendations for advancing understanding and treatment of insomnias / David F. Dinges 251

Appendix A Stimulus-control therapy 261

Appendix B Sleep hygiene 261

Appendix C Sleep-restriction therapy 264

Appendix D Bibliography for related self-help books 265

Appendix E Medications used as hypnotic agents 266

Appendix F Classification 277

Appendix G Sleep societies 277

Appendix H Sleep journals 279.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0521010764

OCLC:

50270542

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