Psychosocial Aspects of Narcolepsy

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This groundbreaking book focuses on the impact narcolepsy has on a person’s day-to-day life. It addresses the diagnosis, treatment, and management of narcolepsy with particular emphasis on psychological and social aspects of care. A multidisciplinary team of nationally and internationally respected scientists, researchers, and clinicians discuss the detrimental effects narcolepsy has on... Read more

This groundbreaking book focuses on the impact narcolepsy has on a person’s day-to-day life. It addresses the diagnosis, treatment, and management of narcolepsy with particular emphasis on psychological and social aspects of care. A multidisciplinary team of nationally and internationally respected scientists, researchers, and clinicians discuss the detrimental effects narcolepsy has on interpersonal relationships, employment, education, recreation, and other aspects of everyday life, from driving an automobile to sexual relations. Narcolepsy’s effects on these and other daily activities are often neglected in the study of the disorder. This book brings into focus the personal and social costs of narcolepsy and discusses the often enormous impact that narcolepsy can have on a person’s self-esteem and quality of life.

Typically it takes about fifteen years for a person to be accurately diagnosed as having narcolepsy. Psychosocial Aspects of Narcolepsy is an aid to help caregivers and healthcare providers screen individuals with symptoms of daytime sleepiness and refer them promptly to appropriate professionals for diagnosis and help. The book helps these professionals find the most effective treatment methods and coping strategies for their patients who suffer from symptoms such as excessive daytime sleepiness, cataplexy, and hypnagogic hallucinations. Informative chapters address a wide variety of pertinent issues, including:

differential diagnosis and treatment of narcolepsy
the special needs of persons with narcolepsy
a sociomedical model for a narcolepsy counseling service
the psychosocial impact of narcolepsy on the individual and the family
sociodemographic variables in narcolepsy
the quality of life of persons with narcolepsy
the diagnosis, treatment, and psychosocial consequences of sleep apnea
the legal aspects of narcolepsy
narcolepsy’s profound impact on children

This vital resource enables physicians and other health professionals to give optimum, comprehensive care to individuals suffering from narcolepsy. Full of informative studies and helpful coping strategies, Psychosocial Aspects of Narcolepsy belongs on the desk of every person who wants to understand the impact of narcolepsy more thoroughly and who wishes to improve the quality of life of those with the disorder.

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Life Effects of Narcolepsy: Measures of Negative Impact, Social Support, and Psychological Well-Being
The Quality of Life of Persons With Narcolepsy
Psychosocial Impact of Narcolepsy-Cataplexy
Psychosocial Impact of Narcolepsy-Cataplexy With Comparisons to Idiopathic Hypersomnia and Epilepsy
Self-Esteem in Persons With Narcolepsy
Depressive Symptomatology in Narcolepsy
Social Distance From Persons With Narcolepsy and Other Conditions
Reported Accidents in Narcolepsy
Sexual Dysfunction in Men With Narcolepsy
Psychosocial Aspects of Narcolepsy in Children and Adolescents
Section II: Learning and Cognitive Development in Persons With Narcolepsy
Can We Predict Cognitive Impairments in Persons With Narcolepsy?
Learning Style Preferences of Persons With Narcolepsy
Section III: Issues in the Management of Narcolepsy
The Realpolitik of Narcolepsy and Other Disorders With Impaired Alertness
Chronobiological Findings in Narcolepsy and Their Implications for Treatment and Psychosocial Adjustment
A Counseling Service for Narcolepsy: A Sociomedical Model
A Narcolepsy Patient Role Model
The Role of the Social Sciences in Medicine
Section IV: Political and Legal Issues in Narcolepsy
The Legal Aspects of Narcolepsy
Can Narcolepsy Be Eradicated in This Millennium?
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Goswami, Meeta; Pollak, Charles

Psychosocial Aspects of Narcolepsy

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