Citation

Auger RR, Morgenthaler TI. Travel Med. Infect. Dis. 2009; 7(2): 60-68.

Affiliation

Center for Sleep Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. auger.raymond1@mayo.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.tmaid.2008.08.003

PMID

19237139

Abstract

Sleep and wakefulness are governed by homeostatic and circadian regulatory processes, and perturbations therein are primarily responsible for the sleep disturbances associated with travel. Misalignment between endogenous rhythms and the light/dark cycle can result in circadian rhythm sleep disorders, including jet lag. This condition will be the primary focus of this review, with an emphasis on predisposing factors, preventative options, and treatment strategies.

Language: en