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01-03-2010

Chronobiological Disorders: Current and Prevalent Conditions

Authors: Lia R. A. Bittencourt, Rogerio Santos-Silva, Marco T. De Mello, Monica L. Andersen, Sergio Tufik

Published in: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation | Issue 1/2010

Abstract

In recent decades, the hectic lifestyle of industrialized societies has wrought its effects on the quality of sleep, and these effects are evidenced by a profusion of sleep-related disorders. Regular exposure to artificial light, coupled with social and economic pressures have shortened the time spent asleep. Otherwise, Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders are characterized by desynchronization between the intrinsic circadian clock and the extrinsic cycles of light/dark and social activities. This desynchronization produces excessive sleepiness and insomnia. The International Classification of Sleep Disorders describes nine sleep disorders under the category of Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders. Currently, this diagnosis is made based on the patient’s history, a sleep log alone, or the sleep logs and actigraphy conducted for at least 7 days. This review contains an overview of current treatment options, including chronotherapy, timed bright light exposure, and administration of exogenous melatonin.

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Title: Chronobiological Disorders: Current and Prevalent Conditions
Authors: Lia R. A. Bittencourt
Rogerio Santos-Silva
Marco T. De Mello
Monica L. Andersen
Sergio Tufik
Publication date: 01-03-2010
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation / Issue 1/2010
Print ISSN: 1053-0487
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3688
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10926-009-9213-0

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Effectiveness of a Targeted Occupational Health Intervention in Workers with High Risk of Sickness Absence: Baseline Characteristics and Adherence as Effect Modifying Factors in a Randomized Controlled Trial

Understanding Decisions About Work After Spinal Cord Injury

Reliability and Validity of the Disability Assessment Structured Interview (DASI): A Tool for Assessing Functional Limitations in Claimants

Development and Validation of Competencies for Return to Work Coordinators

Avoidable Sickness Absence in a Dutch Working Population