An Occupational Therapist's Guide to Sleep and Sleep Problems

by Andrew Green, Cary Brown, Michael Iwama, Sue Wilson, Claire Durant

Overview

The first book written specifically on clinical applications of sleep and sleep disorder theory for occupational therapists, this book bridges the research to practice gap. Contributors share their expertise, exploring topics such as the relationship between mental health and sleep; how sleep is affected by age, or by specific conditions such as dementia or autism; and how occupational therapists can use their skills and training to improve sleep quality in patients who are suffering from pain, or trauma.

This timely book is essential reading for occupational therapists and students of occupational therapy, covering all of the aspects of sleep and sleep disorders that they will find useful for practice.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781849056182
Publisher:	Kingsley, Jessica Publishers
Publication date:	02/21/2015
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	368
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 10.10(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Andrew Green trained in occupational therapy in York and is now a specialist occupational therapist in North Bristol NHS Trust's sleep disorders service at the Rosa Burden Centre. He has higher degrees from the University of Exeter and the University of Southampton. Since 1999 he has been involved in group and individual cognitive behavioural management of insomnia and has become increasingly involved in the behavioural management of other sleep disorders. He is co-editor of Sleep: Multi-Professional Perspectives, also published by JKP. He lives in Bristol, UK.

Cary Brown practiced as an occupational therapist and department manager in Canada and Saudi Arabia and has held academic appointments in Canada and the UK. She completed her PhD at the University of Liverpool and is currently an associate professor in the Occupational Therapy program at the University of Alberta. These diverse experiences underpin her research program of knowledge transfer, sleep deficiency and pain across the lifespan. Cary publishes and presents regularly at national and international conferences on these topics. Her work in knowledge translation strategies received the Canadian Pain Society - Pain Awareness Award 2010. She lives in Edmonton, Canada.

Table of Contents

Foreword Professor Michael Iwama 9

Preface 11

1 Introduction Andrew Green Cary Brown 13

2 Sleep and Occupation Andrew Green 22

3 The Reason of Sleep: Sleep Science Andrew Green Sue Wilson 33

4 Time for Bed: Historical and Cultural Factors, and Time Use Andrew Green Claire Durant 56

5 The Effects of Sleep and Sleep Loss on Performance Andrew Green Chris Alford 77

6 The Effects of Daytime Activity on Sleep Andrew Green 92

7 Sleep Disorders Andrew Green Dietmar Hank 110

8 Assessment and Non-pharmacological Management of Insufficient and Excessive Sleep Andrew Green Jane Hicks 131

9 Children's Sleep Jilliam Franklin Jillian Smith-Windsor Cary Brown 160

10 Older Adults' Sleep Julie Boswell Jennifer Thai Cary Brown 185

11 Sleep Problems in People with Learning Disabilities Eva Nakopoulou Megan Wale Emma Wood 207

12 Sleep and Trauma-Exposed Workers Nicola Stubbs Anna Aishford Cary Brown 231

13 Mental Health, Well-being and Sleep Diana Hurley Katie MacQueen 252

14 Sleep Problems in Dementia Katie MacQueen Julie Boswell Jennifer Thai 273

15 Sleep Disturbance in Neurological Conditions Eva Nakopoulou Katherine Gaylarde Andrew Green 281

16 The Relationship Between Sleep and Pain Cary Brown Andrew Green 291

17 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Occupational Therapy and Sleep Fiona Wright 307

18 A Place to Sleep: Environmental Factors Andrew Green Eva Nakopoulou 327

19 Waking Up: Concluding Comments Andrew Green Cary Brown 343

Glossary 350

Contributors 352

Subject Index 356

Author Index 362

Editorial Reviews

The aim of the authors is to help occupational therapists to get an awareness of sleep problems in their patients, to record sleep disorders, and to offer help. In addition, the authors would like to encourage more awareness between sleep patterns and occupation during waking hours... This book is an excellent reference book and highly recommended for all occupational therapists!

Austrian Occupational Therapy Journal (Ergotherapie)

The authors (...) use a case study approach to illustrate points and provide useful descriptions of common sleep disturbances and the management of intervention programmes, including specific interventions for those with learning difficulties... A number of interventions are discussed and the chapter on children's sleep includes a list of resources for parents and therapists, a guide to some assessment tools and links to relevant organizations.The book covers adult sleep problems as well and links to mental health and difficulties such as dementia.

SEN Magazine - Mary Mountstephen

This new book, addressing sleep from an occupational perspective, is a welcome addition to the literature. Written in an accessible style, it presents a broad picture of current knowledge in the field, providing a wealth of useful information for the occupational therapy practitioner.

Jennifer Creek

Like a good night's sleep for the many who need it, this extraordinary book is long overdue, and will be an important addition to any occupational therapist's library. It is comprehensive and well researched, highlighting a vitally important area for contemporary practice.

Dr Charles Christiansen

I am delighted to see a book specifically about sleep and the role occupational therapists can play in assisting the person to manage the impact of sleep disorder. The range of conditions and perspectives discussed in the book gives depth and breadth to the wide-ranging aspects of sleep and sleep problems and the influence this can have on people's daily lives across the lifespan. I see the book as a useful resource for all occupational therapists from novice to expert.

Professor Diane Cox