Ebook: Introduction to Modern Sleep Technology
- Tags: Computer Systems Organization and Communication Networks, Civil Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Psychology, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Psychotherapy
- Series: Intelligent Systems Control and Automation: Science and Engineering 64
- Year: 2012
- Publisher: Springer Netherlands
- Edition: 1
- Language: English
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Sleep medicine has been developing for more than 40 years. The current concepts in sleep technology are mainly centered on polysomnography (PSG) and issues related to sleep technicians. However, the editors believe that the true value of technology is revealed only when benefits to humanity are manifest. To this end, they endeavor to create a new era in sleep technology, one that will improve the quality of people's sleep and daily lives.
This edited book, Introduction to Modern Sleep Technology, provides a comprehensive reference volume to the latest advancements in the area of Sleep Technology. It offers an excellent range of insights and opinions from leading researchers and experts in multiple disciplines spanning academia, clinical practice and industry. Up-to-date insights into the current research topics in this field are featured in addition to the latest technological advances with reference to appropriate working examples.
The current book combines the five dimensions of knowledge, i.e., sleep medicine, clinical psychology engineering, industrial design and technology management to ensure the content is applicable to people's daily lives.
This edited book, Introduction to Modern Sleep Technology, provides a comprehensive reference volume to the latest advancements in the area of Sleep Technology. It offers an excellent range of insights and opinions from leading researchers and experts in multiple disciplines spanning academia, clinical practice and industry. Up-to-date insights into the current research topics in this field are featured in addition to the latest technological advances with reference to appropriate working examples.
The current book combines the five dimensions of knowledge, i.e., sleep medicine, clinical psychology engineering, industrial design and technology management to ensure the content is applicable to people's daily lives.
The current book combines the five dimensions of knowledge, i.e., sleep medicine, clinical psychology engineering, industrial design and technology management to ensure the content is applicable to people's daily lives.
Sleep medicine has been developing for more than 40 years. The current concepts in sleep technology are mainly centered on polysomnography (PSG) and issues related to sleep technicians. However, the editors believe that the true value of technology is revealed only when benefits to humanity are manifest. To this end, they endeavor to create a new era in sleep technology, one that will improve the quality of people's sleep and daily lives.
This edited book, Introduction to Modern Sleep Technology, provides a comprehensive reference volume to the latest advancements in the area of Sleep Technology. It offers an excellent range of insights and opinions from leading researchers and experts in multiple disciplines spanning academia, clinical practice and industry. Up-to-date insights into the current research topics in this field are featured in addition to the latest technological advances with reference to appropriate working examples.
The current book combines the five dimensions of knowledge, i.e., sleep medicine, clinical psychology engineering, industrial design and technology management to ensure the content is applicable to people's daily lives.
Sleep medicine has been developing for more than 40 years. The current concepts in sleep technology are mainly centered on polysomnography (PSG) and issues related to sleep technicians. However, the editors believe that the true value of technology is revealed only when benefits to humanity are manifest. To this end, they endeavor to create a new era in sleep technology, one that will improve the quality of people's sleep and daily lives.
This edited book, Introduction to Modern Sleep Technology, provides a comprehensive reference volume to the latest advancements in the area of Sleep Technology. It offers an excellent range of insights and opinions from leading researchers and experts in multiple disciplines spanning academia, clinical practice and industry. Up-to-date insights into the current research topics in this field are featured in addition to the latest technological advances with reference to appropriate working examples.
The current book combines the five dimensions of knowledge, i.e., sleep medicine, clinical psychology engineering, industrial design and technology management to ensure the content is applicable to people's daily lives.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xxiv
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
The Scope of Modern Sleep Technology....Pages 3-15
Front Matter....Pages 17-17
Evaluation Instruments for Sleep Disorders: A Brief History of Polysomnography and Sleep Medicine....Pages 19-31
Screening Instruments of Sleep Disorders: Actigraphy....Pages 33-48
Front Matter....Pages 49-49
Management of Sleep Disorders: CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure)....Pages 51-70
Management of Sleep Disorders – Sleep Technology on Surgical Concepts and Instruments....Pages 71-103
Management of Sleep Disorders-Sleep Technology on Positional Therapy....Pages 105-120
Management of Sleep Disorders – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia....Pages 121-136
Management of Sleep Disorders: Light Therapy....Pages 137-164
The Management of Insomnia – Biofeedback....Pages 165-182
Front Matter....Pages 183-183
Sleep Environmental Control: From Sleep Coach to Sleeper-Centered Bedroom....Pages 185-200
Biosensors for Sleep Technology....Pages 201-217
Sleep Technology for Driving Safety....Pages 219-243
The Effective Assessment and Management of Sleep Disturbances in Community-Dwelling and Institutionalized Older Adults....Pages 245-259
A Historical Note on the Development of Sleep Medicine Technology Education....Pages 261-267
Pervasive Health-Care Device Industry Analysis: Focusing on Sleep-Treatment Applications....Pages 269-288
Back Matter....Pages 289-293
Sleep medicine has been developing for more than 40 years. The current concepts in sleep technology are mainly centered on polysomnography (PSG) and issues related to sleep technicians. However, the editors believe that the true value of technology is revealed only when benefits to humanity are manifest. To this end, they endeavor to create a new era in sleep technology, one that will improve the quality of people's sleep and daily lives.
This edited book, Introduction to Modern Sleep Technology, provides a comprehensive reference volume to the latest advancements in the area of Sleep Technology. It offers an excellent range of insights and opinions from leading researchers and experts in multiple disciplines spanning academia, clinical practice and industry. Up-to-date insights into the current research topics in this field are featured in addition to the latest technological advances with reference to appropriate working examples.
The current book combines the five dimensions of knowledge, i.e., sleep medicine, clinical psychology engineering, industrial design and technology management to ensure the content is applicable to people's daily lives.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xxiv
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
The Scope of Modern Sleep Technology....Pages 3-15
Front Matter....Pages 17-17
Evaluation Instruments for Sleep Disorders: A Brief History of Polysomnography and Sleep Medicine....Pages 19-31
Screening Instruments of Sleep Disorders: Actigraphy....Pages 33-48
Front Matter....Pages 49-49
Management of Sleep Disorders: CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure)....Pages 51-70
Management of Sleep Disorders – Sleep Technology on Surgical Concepts and Instruments....Pages 71-103
Management of Sleep Disorders-Sleep Technology on Positional Therapy....Pages 105-120
Management of Sleep Disorders – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia....Pages 121-136
Management of Sleep Disorders: Light Therapy....Pages 137-164
The Management of Insomnia – Biofeedback....Pages 165-182
Front Matter....Pages 183-183
Sleep Environmental Control: From Sleep Coach to Sleeper-Centered Bedroom....Pages 185-200
Biosensors for Sleep Technology....Pages 201-217
Sleep Technology for Driving Safety....Pages 219-243
The Effective Assessment and Management of Sleep Disturbances in Community-Dwelling and Institutionalized Older Adults....Pages 245-259
A Historical Note on the Development of Sleep Medicine Technology Education....Pages 261-267
Pervasive Health-Care Device Industry Analysis: Focusing on Sleep-Treatment Applications....Pages 269-288
Back Matter....Pages 289-293
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