Sleep disorders have emerged as significant public health concerns worldwide, profoundly impacting various facets of physical health and overall well-being. Recent research has shed light on the intricate relationship between sleep disturbances and diverse physiological systems, including cardiovascular, metabolic, immune, and neurological domains. This Research Topic aims to comprehensively explore the bidirectional interplay between sleep disorders and physical health, elucidating underlying mechanisms, epidemiological associations, clinical implications, and therapeutic and rehabilitation strategies.
We welcome submissions of original research articles, reviews, case studies, and perspectives from researchers, clinicians, and scholars across disciplines. The interested topics include but are not limited to:
1. Epidemiological Evidence: Investigating the prevalence, incidence, and comorbidity patterns of sleep disorders across different populations and their impact on physical health outcomes. 2. Mechanistic Pathways: Understanding the biological mechanisms underlying the relationship between sleep disturbances and physiological processes, such as inflammation, oxidative stress, hormonal dysregulation, and neurocognitive function. 3. Special Populations: Exploring the unique challenges and considerations in diagnosing and managing sleep disorders in special populations, such as children, adolescents, older adults, pregnant women, individuals with chronic illnesses, shift workers, and individuals with psychiatric disorders. 4. Therapeutic Approaches: Reviewing the efficacy and safety of pharmacological, behavioral, and lifestyle interventions for improving sleep quality, addressing sleep disorders, and mitigating associated health risks. 5.Future Directions: Identifying gaps in current knowledge, highlighting emerging research trends, and outlining priorities for future research aimed at advancing our understanding of the complex interplay between sleep and physical health.
Contributions should address one or more of the specified themes and provide novel insights, empirical evidence, or critical analyses that contribute to our understanding of the multifaceted relationship between sleep disorders and physical health.
By fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration, this Research Topic seeks to advance our knowledge of the intricate interconnections between sleep disorders and physical health, ultimately informing clinical practice, guiding treatment interventions, and promoting holistic patient care and rehabilitation. We invite researchers and practitioners to contribute their expertise and perspectives to this important area of inquiry.
Article types and fees
This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:
Brief Research Report
Case Report
Clinical Trial
Conceptual Analysis
Data Report
Editorial
FAIR² Data
General Commentary
Hypothesis and Theory
Articles that are accepted for publication by our external editors following rigorous peer review incur a publishing fee charged to Authors, institutions, or funders.
Article types
This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:
Important note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
