Specialties - Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Professions - Allied Health Professional, Non-Physician, Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Physician Assistant, Psychological Therapist, Respiratory Therapist, Student
Sleep health is pivotal to our well-being, intricately linked to the function of nearly every organ system. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition plaguing over 30 million U.S. adults, can affect cognitive sharpness, alertness and concentration, cardiovascular health, and more. Yet, a staggering 80% of those with OSA remain undiagnosed, while the diagnosed are often undertreated. Insomnia, the most pervasive sleep disorder, touches the lives of two-thirds of adults, and non-pharmacologic treatment can be the most effective therapy to improve patient quality of life. Restless legs syndrome, too, poses a threat to sleep health, with recent updates in management guidelines signaling a new dawn in treatment strategies. Together, these conditions underscore the importance of primary care clinicians and sleep specialists to work collaboratively to optimize the sleep health for our patients. This symposium will include experts in the field of sleep medicine to provide perspective on diagnosis and management of important and common sleep disorders, as well as provide interactive sessions to supplement and enhance the curriculum on sleep health care.
At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to: