Summary
This overview covers circadian rhythm sleep disorders such as delayed sleep phase disorder (DSPD), which cause misalignment between an individual's natural sleep timing and societal schedules. Understanding these disorders is relevant for lighting designers and healthcare providers as light therapy is a primary non-pharmacological intervention for resetting circadian timing.
Categories
Sleep & Circadian Health: Directly addresses circadian rhythm sleep disorders including delayed sleep phase disorder (DSPD), covering mechanisms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Author(s)
P Mansbach
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