Description:
In this interactive presentation, participants will gain an understanding of why people sleep, how sleep is regulated, and sleep architecture. An emphasis is placed on the importance of a thorough assessment of sleep, including sleep assessment tools and interview techniques. We will focus on the sleep disorders most common in military members and the evidence-based treatments for them.
Learning Objectives:
- Summarize the goals and strategies of a thorough assessment for sleep disorders.
- Identify sleep disorders common to the military population.
- Describe appropriate treatments for sleep disorders common to the military population.
Outline:
- Why do we sleep
a. Inactivity theory
b. Energy conservation
c. Restorative
d. Brain plasticity - How is sleep regulated
- Early scientists
- Two process model
- Sleep architecture
- The DSM-V classification of sleep-wake disorders
- Components for good sleep
- Sleep disorders common in the military
- Assessment of sleep-wake disorders
- Assessment goals
- Case study
- Subjective assessment measures
- Objective assessment measures
- Insomnia
- Diagnostic criteria
- Insomnia Severity Index
- Dysfunctional Beliefs About Sleep Scale
- Epworth Sleepiness Scale
- Evolution from sleep disturbance to insomnia
- Factors involved in insomnia
- Treatment for insomnia
- CBT-I Components
- Circadian rhythm sleep disorders
- Classifications
- Circadian rhythm alignment
- Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire (MEQ)
- Treatments
- Breathing-related sleep disorders
- Classifications
- Symptoms of OSA
- STOP assessment
- Treatment
- Parasomnias
- Classifications
- Nightmare disorder
- Diagnostic criteria
- Discerning between sleep events
- Nightmare assessment questions
- EBP treatment options
- Differences between IRT and ERRT
- RLS and PLMD
- Symptoms
- Restless Leg Syndrome assessment
- Treatment of RLS and PLMD
- Recommended reading
- Questions
Duration: 90 minutes
Notes:
*Continuing education credits are available for this course. Fees may apply.