Open AccessCircadian rhythm sleep disorders: An update
Author(s) -
SHARMA Bhavneesh,
FEINSILVER Steven
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
sleep and biological rhythms
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.371
H-Index - 30
eISSN - 1479-8425
pISSN - 1446-9235
DOI - 10.1111/j.1479-8425.2009.00393.x
Subject(s) - circadian rhythm , free running sleep , delayed sleep phase , dark therapy , sleep (system call) , rhythm , medicine , psychology , shift work , neurology , sleep disorder , psychiatry , neuroscience , suprachiasmatic nucleus , insomnia , light effects on circadian rhythm , computer science , operating system
Abstract The primary symptom of circadian rhythm sleep disorders (CRSDs) is the inability to sleep during the desired sleep time. CRSDs are divided into two broad classes: (i) disorders not related to forced alterations of the sleep–wake schedule or light–dark cycle (including advanced sleep phase disorder [ASPD], delayed sleep phase disorder [DSPD], non‐entrained type [NET], and irregular sleep–wake rhythm [ISWR]); and (ii) disorders related to forced alterations of the sleep–wake schedule or light–dark cycle (including shift work sleep disorder [SWSD], jet lag disorder [JLD], and CRSDs related to diseases and medications). DSPD and ASPD are the common primary circadian rhythm disorders. We discuss the recent developments in the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of CRSDs.