Discussion Post: Treatment of Sleep/Wake Disorders
Topic: Non-Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Arousal Disorders
The power of sleep to heal the body cannot be underestimated. Most research indicates that 7-8 hours of sleep are a minimum that people need to stay healthy. Clients who come to the PMHNP's office frequently complain of sleep problems. It is estimated that 10-20% of patients report some type of sleeping problem.
In this Discussion, you will analyze the diagnostic criteria and evidence-based psychotherapy and psychopharmacologic treatment for sleep/wake disorders.
Learning Objectives
i. Analyze diagnostic criteria for sleep/wake disorders
ii. Analyze evidence-based psychotherapy and psychopharmacologic treatment for sleep/wake disorders
iii. Analyze criteria for referring clients to primary care physicians for treatment of sleep/wake disorders
iv. Compare differential diagnostic features of sleep/wake disorders
Post:
i. Explain the diagnostic criteria for your assigned sleep/wake disorder.
ii. Explain the evidenced-based psychotherapy and psychopharmacologic treatment for your assigned sleep/wake disorder.
iii. Describe at what point you would refer the client to their primary care physician for an additional referral to a neurologist, pulmonologist, or physician specializing in sleep disorders and explain why.
iv. Support your rationale with references to the Learning Resources or other academic resource.
The response must include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.