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.

About the Author
Nancy S. Redeker, PhD, RN, FAAN is Professor and Associate Dean for Scholarly Affairs, Yale University School of Nursing, New Haven, Connecticut. An expert on sleep, sleep disorders, and circadian rhythms of activity-rest in persons who have heart disease, she has published numerous data-based, theoretical, and clinical papers in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Redeker has obtained research funding from a variety of sources, including the NIH and the American Nurses Foundation, and is currently directing a study of sleep and functional performance in heart failure, funded by the National Institute of Nursing Research. Dr. Redeker has also received numerous awards, including the Mission Achievement Award from the American Heart Association.


Book Information
ISBN 9780826106575
Author Nancy Redeker
Format Paperback
Page Count 386
Imprint Springer Publishing Co Inc
Publisher Springer Publishing Co Inc
Weight(grams) 890g