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. 2007 Nov 1;30(11):1460–1483. doi: 10.1093/sleep/30.11.1460
(Section numbers run consecutively through Parts I and II)
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Definition and Overview of Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders
    2.1 Classification
    2.2 Prevalence
3.0 The Questions Addressed in this Review
4.0 Methods
    4.1 Inclusion and Exclusion
    4.2 Literature Search
5.0 Circadian Rhythm Biology
    5.1 General Principles
    5.2 Assessment Strategies Based on Basic Circadian Science: Circadian Phase Markers
    5.3 Assessment Strategies Based on Behavioral Science
        5.3.1 Sleep Logs and Diaries.
        5.3.2 Actigraphy
        5.3.3 The “Morningness -Eveningness Questionnaire” (MEQ).
    5.4 Treatment of CRSDs Based on Circadian Rhythm Science
        5.4.1 Prescribed Sleep Scheduling
        5.4.2 Circadian Phase Shifting with Timed Light Exposure
        5.4.3 Circadian Phase Shifting with Timed Melatonin Administration.
        5.4.4 Other Phase-Shifting Treatments
        5.4.5 Symptomatic Treatment: Counteracting Insomnia
        5.4.6 Symptomatic Treatment: Counteracting Excessive Sleepiness
6.0 Shift Work Disorder
    6.1 Diagnostic Issues
    6.2 Risk Factors
        6.2.1 Age
        6.2.2 Gender
        6.2.3 Timed Light Exposure
        6.2.4 Familial (genetic) Predisposition
    6.3 Assessment Tools
        6.3.1 Sleep Logs and Diaries
        6.3.2 The “Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire”
        6.3.3 Actigraphy
        6.3.4 Polysomnography
        6.3.5 Phase markers
            6.3.5.1 Core body temperature rhythm
            6.3.5.2 Melatonin rhythm
    6.4 Treatment
        6.4.1 Prescribed Sleep/Wake Scheduling
        6.4.2 Circadian Phase Shifting
            6.4.2.1 Timed light exposure
            6.4.2.2 Timed melatonin administration
            6.4.2.3 Promoting sleep with hypnotic medication
            6.4.2.4 Promoting alertness with stimulant medication
7.0 Jet Lag Disorder
    7.1 Diagnostic Issues
    7.2 Risk Factors
        7.2.1 Age
        7.2.2 Gender
        7.2.3 Light Exposure
        7.2.4 Familial (genetic) Predisposition
        7.2.5 Miscellaneous Risk Factors
    7.3 Assessment Tools
        7.3.1 Questionnaires
        7.3.2 Actigraphy
        7.3.3 Polysomnography
        7.3.4 Phase Markers
    7.4 Treatment
        7.4.1 Prescribed Sleep Scheduling
        7.4.2 Circadian Phase Shifting
            7.4.2.1 Timed light exposure
            7.4.2.2 Timed melatonin administration
            7.4.2.3 Promoting sleep with hypnotic medication
            7.4.2.4 Promoting alertness with stimulant medication
            7.4.2.5 Miscellaneous
8.0 Discussion