Sleep Medicine is a comprehensive journal that serves as an essential resource for clinicians and researchers engaged in the field of clinical sleep medicine. With an emphasis on the human aspects of sleep, the journal brings together a range of disciplines to provide a holistic understanding of sleep-related disorders and their management. The journal plays a crucial role in advancing the knowledge and practice of sleep medicine.
The journal covers a diverse spectrum of disciplines, including neurology, clinical neurophysiology, internal medicine (with a focus on pulmonology and cardiology), psychology, psychiatry, sleep technology, pediatrics, neurosurgery, otorhinolaryngology, and dentistry. By integrating insights from these varied fields, the journal offers a comprehensive view of the complex interactions between sleep and various aspects of health and well-being.
Sleep Medicine aims to be an indispensable resource for professionals working in clinical sleep medicine by providing a platform for the latest research findings, clinical insights, and technological advancements in the field. The journal’s wide range of content types caters to the diverse interests and needs of its readership, including:
- Reviews: Bridging the gap between basic sleep research and clinical relevance.
- Original Research Articles: Presenting new and significant findings in sleep medicine.
- Full-Length Articles: Offering in-depth explorations of specific topics.
- Brief Communications: Rapidly sharing noteworthy findings or developments.
- Controversies: Exploring debates and differing perspectives within the field.
- Case Reports: Sharing unique or illustrative clinical cases.
- Letters to the Editor: Encouraging discussions and responses to published articles.
- Journal Search and Commentaries: Providing insights on recent literature.
- Book Reviews: Evaluating relevant literature.
- Meeting Announcements: Highlighting upcoming events in the field.
- Listing of Relevant Organizations and Websites: Connecting readers with valuable resources.
In addition, Sleep Medicine has an open access companion journal, Sleep Medicine: X, which offers the same aims and scope, editorial board, and peer-review process. This extended platform ensures that the journal’s valuable content is accessible to a broader audience, facilitating the dissemination of knowledge and advancements in the field of sleep medicine.