Approach and Management of Sleep Problems in Parkinson’s Disease

Introduction

Approach and Management of Sleep Problems in Parkinson’s Disease

Course Format

Self-Guided

Release Date

April 29, 2022

Expiration Date

April 29, 2028

Program Description

The MDS Approach and Management of Sleep Problems in Parkinson's Disease course will provide a comprehensive overview of the diagnostic and therapeutic approach to the wide range of nocturnal sleep problems (insomnia, restless legs syndrome, periodic limb movements, obstructive sleep apnea, and REM sleep behavior disorder) and diurnal sleep problems (excessive daytime sleepiness and sleep attacks) that can affect the Parkinson's disease patient.

Registration Type		Member Fee	Non-Member Fee
	Module Access	N/A	$50.00

Contact Us

MDS Education
education@movementdisorders.org

Course Overview

FACULTY

Jirada Sringean, MD, PhD - Chulalongkorn Hospital, Pathumwan, Thailand
Mehri Salari, MD - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:

1. Provide an overview of sleep problems in Parkinson’s disease including insomnia, nocturnal hypokinesia, excessive daytime sleepiness, parasomnia, sleep-related movement disorders in PD, and sleep-related breathing disorders.
2. Choose the best diagnostic method of evaluation of sleep disorders in PD for clinical practice.
3. Discuss treatment of sleep problems in PD.

INTENDED AUDIENCE

This activity is intended for students, residents, primary care providers, internists, allied health, non-neurology specialists, and industry, at a beginner to intermediate level.

HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

1. Active Internet connection (DSL or Cable). Dial-up connection will have constant buffering problem.

2. Compatible with Windows PC and MAC (256 MB of RAM or higher).

3. Activity is best viewed on Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Safari 5.0 or higher and Firefox 29.0 or higher.

4. Adobe Flash Player 12.0 (or higher).

5. Adobe Reader to print certificate.