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home > resources & information > links
Links
Sleep
& Sleep Disorders
SleepNet
A wealth of information and links on sleep disorders, including scientific,
professional, and support groups. Bills itself, "Everything you
wanted to know about sleep disorders but were too tired to ask."
National
Sleep Foundation
A nonprofit organization that promotes public understanding of sleep
and sleep disorders and supports sleep-related education, research and
advocacy to improve public health and safety. This site includes information
on Foundation activities, on-line brochures and other publications,
and links to other sleep-related organizations.
American
Academy of Sleep Medicine
AASM is a professional medical association representing practitioners
of sleep medicine and sleep research. Among other resources, this site
includes a listing of all U.S. AASM-accredited sleep
disorder centers.
Research
Organizations
NASA
Ames Fatigue Countermeasures Group
The Fatigue Group at NASA Ames Research Center has been performing field
research of flight crew fatigue in various aviation operational environments
since the early 1980's. The site includes information on research activities,
educational workshops, and on-line publications, including the well-known
Education
and Training module (1.7 MB PDF download).
Sleep
Home Pages
A site for those interested in the more technical or scientific sides
of sleep. Includes information on sleep research societies as well as
an on-line database of sleep-related publications.
Transportation
& Work Sites
Changes
Needed in Nurses' Work Environment
A report from the National Academies concludes that changes are needed
in nursing to best ensure patient safety. Areas to be addressed include
management, organizational culture, staffing levels, and work hours.
AAA
Foundation for Traffic Safety
The AAAFTS is committed to "saving lives through research and education."
The site features educational materials, on-line quizzes, and discussion
forums on topics such as drowsy driving and driver education.
NIOSH
Approaches on Shiftwork
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health offers Plain
Language About Shiftwork, a publication that suggests a wide range of
strategies for employers and workers to ease the burdens associated
with shiftwork.
Strategies
for Shiftworkers
A helpful pamphlet from the National Sleep Foundation that can be viewed
on-line.
Miscellaneous
Caffeine Information
Polls tell us that 85% of Americans get a daily jolt of caffeine. This
site is a great source of information and features a calculator for
determining how much caffeine is in one's daily dose of coffee, soft
drinks, and food.
Caffeine
for the Sustainment of Performance
A report from the Committee on Military Nutrition answers questions
regarding the efficacy, safety, doses and alternatives for caffeine.
The report found that caffeine is useful in situations of sleep deprivation.
A two page summary of the report is available as a downloadable PDF
document.
Time and Date
Discover what time it is around the globe, and explore time zone, sun,
and moon calculators, and many other resources.
