1. Evidence-Based Sourcing Standards
We prioritize primary academic and institutional sources over secondary health blogs or promotional content:
- Peer-Reviewed Journals: Research published in indexed journals such as Sleep, Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, Nature Neuroscience, and Chronobiology International.
- Public Health Agencies: Guidelines and consensus papers from the CDC, NIH, NHLBI, and WHO.
- Professional Medical Societies: Diagnostic and clinical standards from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and Sleep Research Society (SRS).
2. Fact-Checking & Calculation Verification
All algorithmic formulas powering our calculations undergo automated unit testing against historical sleep-science datasets. We never introduce arbitrary formulas or non-deterministic calculation shortcuts.
3. Medical Disclaimer & Educational Scope
SleepCalculator provides educational calculations and sleep hygiene information, not clinical medical advice or diagnosis. We do not diagnose sleep apnea, chronic insomnia, restless legs syndrome, or circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders. Users experiencing persistent sleep impairment are urged to consult a qualified physician or board-certified sleep medicine practitioner.
4. Updates and Corrections
Sleep medicine evolves continuously. When new consensus guidelines or significant polysomnographic studies emerge, we review and update our calculators and educational guides. If you detect an error or an outdated citation, please submit a correction via our Contact Page.