Elite REST - A Program for Improving Sleep in Athletics and Occupational Settings

Case ID:
UA17-210
Invention:

This invention is a program purposed for improving individuals' sleep by providing a range of tools that can be applied to a variety of situational demands.

 

Background:
Sleep plays an important role in living a healthy life because quality sleep can improve your mental and physical health. However, many individuals suffer from insufficient sleep, circadian rhythm disruptions or sleep disorders. Causes can be attributed to work, school or external forces, which can create difficulty in achieving good rest. Current sleep improvement programs are specifically focused on both detection and treatment, or schedule change intervention. Thus, there remains a need for a program to improve sleep health that utilizes a combination of both programs.

 

Applications:

  • Athletics programs
  • Healthcare facilities
  • Universities

 

Advantages:

  • Includes a website, an online video library, manuals and handouts
  • Provides a simple combination of education and monitoring
  • Tested improvements across sleep, performance, physical and mental health
Patent Information:
Contact For More Information:
Lewis Humphreys
Licensing Manager, Eller College of Mngmt & OTT
The University of Arizona
lewish@tla.arizona.edu
Lead Inventor(s):
Michael Grandner
Amy Athey
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