Sleep Disorders: An Overview of Sleep Disorders Common in Military Members

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:

  1. Summarize the goals and strategies of a thorough assessment for sleep disorders.
  2. Identify sleep disorders common to the military population.
  3. Describe appropriate treatments for sleep disorders common to the military population.

Outline:

  1. Why do we sleep
    a.  Inactivity theory
    b.  Energy conservation
    c.  Restorative
    d.  Brain plasticity
  2. How is sleep regulated
    1. Early scientists
    2. Two process model
  3. Sleep architecture
  4. The DSM-V classification of sleep-wake disorders 
  5. Components for good sleep
  6. Sleep disorders common in the military
  7. Assessment of sleep-wake disorders
    1. Assessment goals
    2. Case study
    3. Subjective assessment measures
    4. Objective assessment measures
  8. ​Insomnia
    1. Diagnostic criteria
    2. Insomnia Severity Index
    3. Dysfunctional Beliefs About Sleep Scale
    4. Epworth Sleepiness Scale
    5. Evolution from sleep disturbance to insomnia
    6. Factors involved in insomnia
    7. Treatment for insomnia
    8. CBT-I Components
  9. ​Circadian rhythm sleep disorders
    1. Classifications
    2. Circadian rhythm alignment
    3. Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire (MEQ)
    4. Treatments
  10. ​Breathing-related sleep disorders
    1. Classifications
    2. Symptoms of OSA
    3. STOP assessment
    4. Treatment
  11. Parasomnias
    1. Classifications
    2. Nightmare disorder
    3. Diagnostic criteria
    4. Discerning between sleep events
    5. Nightmare assessment questions
    6. EBP treatment options
    7. Differences between IRT and ERRT
  12. RLS and PLMD
    1. Symptoms
    2. Restless Leg Syndrome assessment
    3. Treatment of RLS and PLMD
  13. Recommended reading
  14. Questions

​​​Duration: 90 minutes 

Notes: 

*Continuing education credits are available for this course. Fees may apply.