2011 AJN Book of the Year Winner in Gerontologic Nursing
"Sleep medicine texts have been available for decades,
but]...this is the first "Sleep Nursing" text to fill an important
gap from a nursing perspective."--Nurse Education in Practice
"This book is unique in that it examines sleep and sleep
disorders from a nursing perspective...It is a valuable resource
for academic nursing, as well as a relevant and useful companion
for clinical nursing professionals." Score: 94, 4 stars.--Doody's
Medical Reviews
This comprehensive volume presents the latest scientific
evidence on health promotion, prevention, and treatment for sleep
and sleep disorders. This graduate textbook and reference guide
provides strategies for promoting normal sleep, caring for
disordered sleep, and supporting sleep in health care settings.
Written by leading nursing experts, this book is an invaluable
source for graduate educators and students, as well as
practitioners and researchers caring for patients suffering from
sleep disorders. Key Features:
Contains a digital Teacher's Guide and curriculum module Covers
important topics in sleep medicine: insomnia, breathing and
movement disorders, narcolepsy, circadian rhythm disorders, chronic
conditions, psychiatric disorders, and pediatric issues Provides
treatment options for sleep disorders in a variety of health care
settings Highlights issues in primary care, as well as
alternative/complimentary health care
An instructor's guide is available upon request.
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