Sleep Disorders in Rehabiliation Patients

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Sleep Disorders in Rehabiliation Patients

Post by 49er » Thu Jan 29, 2015 8:50 am

While doing a web search, I came across this site and found it very interesting.

http://cirrie.buffalo.edu/encyclopedia/en/article/43/
Sleep disturbances in rehabilitation patients have not yet been the object of much attention. Studies are only emerging to document different types of sleep disorders in the context of acquired injuries or progressive conditions. A variety of physiological, psychological or environmental factors may affect sleep habits, sleep organization, and sleep quality for individuals undergoing rehabilitation. Although difficulties with sleep are often regarded as secondary problems, or are hoped to resolve spontaneously with the recovery of other problems, it is becoming increasingly obvious that sleep disorders can hinder the rehabilitation process and affect global outcomes for patients. For example, it has been shown that the presence of sleep-wake cycle disturbances is related to prolonged stays in the hospital or in the rehabilitation center (Makley et al. 2008). Given the efforts and costs of rehabilitation, it is imperative to consider sleep disorders as possible deterrents to the whole process, and to allocate appropriate scientific and clinical attention and resources to the field.
To read the rest, click on the above link.

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Re: Sleep Disorders in Rehabiliation Patients

Post by Sir NoddinOff » Thu Jan 29, 2015 1:55 pm

Thanks for the link 49er. It's a topic that I have some interest in researching, especially REM (dream) and NREM sleep stages, including their impact on one's quality of sleep and nocturnal awakenings. Also, PTSD.

I've found these issues complex and frustrating to understand, probably due to the lack of quality peer study information (not to mention my lack of a medical doctorate). There is so much we don't know about sleep stages and their complexity.

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Post by chunkyfrog » Thu Jan 29, 2015 2:29 pm

It is also frustrating when local professionals lack the "resources" to pursue these issues.

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Re: Sleep Disorders in Rehabiliation Patients

Post by 49er » Fri Jan 30, 2015 5:03 am

chunkyfrog wrote:It is also frustrating when local professionals lack the "resources" to pursue these issues.
Is it that they lack the resources or they are unwilling to pursue the issues? One reason I am optimistic about the new sleep doctor I will be seeing next month regarding a mysterious sleep issue that has been blown off by previous sleep doctors is a patient specifically commented that if he doesn't know the answer or feel he can help you, he will suggest a doctor who might be able to.

The problem with the current setup is that once doctors see the magical AHI figure in your data card, they feel their job is done and refuse to look any further for continually troublesome issues. Or they'll throw a med at the problem which may be totally inappropriate.

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Re: Sleep Disorders in Rehabiliation Patients

Post by 49er » Fri Jan 30, 2015 5:06 am

Sir NoddinOff wrote:Thanks for the link 49er. It's a topic that I have some interest in researching, especially REM (dream) and NREM sleep stages, including their impact on one's quality of sleep and nocturnal awakenings. Also, PTSD.

I've found these issues complex and frustrating to understand, probably due to the lack of quality peer study information (not to mention my lack of a medical doctorate). There is so much we don't know about sleep stages and their complexity.
You're welcome SNO.

Yup, I agree that there is so much we don't know about sleep. Hopefully, we get those vital quality peer studies that are so necessary.