Neurological Modulation Of Sleep

Neurological Modulation of Sleep

Neurological Modulation of Sleep provides readers with updated scientific reviews regarding the interaction between sleep and contributing factors, with special attention paid to the potential for neurological modulation of sleep via diet. This book expands the notion of diet and adds an element of physical activity and exercise as well as a chapter on caffeine and its effects on sleep. With 30+ international contributors, this book aims to provide readers with a unique global perspective on the role these factors plays in sleep architecture and its regulation by circadian biology and neurology. Sleep disorders have become an increasing problem plaguing more than 70 million Americans according to the American Sleep Association. There is a clear association between sleep disorder and a wide range of other human disorders –performance deficiencies, psychiatric illnesses, heart disease, obesity and more – but in spite of this there is not yet a convenient overview on the market detailing the impact of obesity, age, diabetes and diet on sleep duration and attendant health outcomes. - Describes the impact of diet, caffeine and physical activity on sleep - Reviews the neurology and metabolism of sleep - Identifies what foods impact sleep and how - Discusses the clinical use of nutraceuticals to improve sleep

Neural bases of neurological and psychiatric disorders and their neuromodulation treatments

Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing - E-Book

**Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Psychiatric**Prepare for psychiatric nursing care with this comprehensive, evidence-based text! Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing: A Clinical Approach, 9th Edition makes it easy to understand the complexities of psychiatric disorders and how to provide quality mental and behavioral health care. Clinical chapters follow the nursing process framework and progress from theory to application, preparing you for practice with real-world examples. Other notable features include illustrated explanations of the neurobiology of disorders, DSM-5 criteria for major disorders, and nursing care plans. From clinical nurse specialist and lead author Dr. Margaret Jordan Halter, this bestselling text includes new Next Generation NCLEX® content to prepare you for success on your PMHN certification exam. - Case Study and Nursing Care Plan boxes include real-life vignettes of patients with specific psychiatric disorders. - Evidence-Based Practice boxes describe recent research studies and how their findings affect nursing practice. - Six-step nursing process is followed in clinical chapters, providing consistent guidelines for comprehensive assessment and intervention. - Learning features include key terms and concepts, key points to remember, critical thinking, and chapter reviews. - Conversational, mentor-like writing style reinforces important information and helps in applying textbook content to the clinical setting. - Coverage of therapeutic communication techniques and nontherapeutic communication provides tips to help you build patient interaction skills. - Assessment Guidelines summarize the steps of patient assessment for various disorders. - Considering Culture boxes discuss the importance of person-centered care in providing competent care to diverse populations in various clinical situations. - Patient and Family Teaching boxes focus on the nurse's role in helping patients and families understand psychiatric disorders, treatments, complications, and medication side effects.