conclusions it is suggested that the training of nonpharmacological methods to improve sleep quality such as reflexology and foot bath be included in the elderly health programs. in addition, it is recommended that the impact of these interventions on subjective sleep quality using polysomnographic recordings be explored in future research. background sleep disorders are common mental disorders...

perfectionism, anxiety sensitivity and sleep disturbance are among the main causes of generalizing anxiety disorder. this study aims to compare perfectionism, anxiety sensitivity and sleep disturbance between patients with generalizing anxiety disorder (gad) and control group. the present study was a cross-sectional and ex-post facto investigation (causal comparative method). statistical univer...

background and objective: breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. many of the women with breast cancer suffer from sleep disorders. this study aimed to investigate the quality of sleep and its related issues in women with breast cancer referred to the hematology and oncology research center affiliated with tabriz university of medical sciences, tabriz, iran. materials and methods: ...

around 75% of civilians have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lives, and this number is considerably higher in many parts of the world, as well as in military veterans and first responders. of those exposed to trauma, 15-25% will develop posttraumatic stress disorder (ptsd).  ptsd extracts enormous economic, health, and quality of life cost. thus, it is critical to understand m...