Sleep On-Demand Webinars - Index

"Research Review: Clinical Management of Poor Adherence to CPAP" New!
In this webinar, you will Gain insight into recent investigations in the areas of CPAP adherence and behavioral sleep medicine that have been published in 2006 and 2007. The information provided will help you understand the results of new research as the data relates to quality of life outcomes, patient’s perception and knowledge of illness and other factors. The webinar also discusses the technique of graded in-vivo exposure therapy as a treatment option for claustrophobia when wearing CPAP masks. View Webinar »

"OSA and Co-morbidities: Latest Findings on the Impact of CPAP therapy on Stroke, Diabetes, Parasomnias, and Impotence"
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is linked with significant medical co-morbidities that may become life threatening. This Webinar will discuss clinical studies that have shown that untreated OSA patients are at greater risk of added complications. Because certain conditions and OSA are associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, it is possible that the presence of both conditions results in additive or even synergistic health risks. Discussed will be the scientific evidence for some conditions including stroke, diabetes, parasomnias and impotence that can coexist with OSA. View Webinar »

"How to Start an OSA Patient Education Program in Your Sleep Lab"
Finding simple strategies that do not physically and financially overburden already inundated sleep disorders labs or home medical equipment provider practices may seem daunting to staffs that want to perform augmented education for their sleep disordered breathing (SDB) patients. Staffs often lack the time and training to develop an effective education program that uses tools such as verbal directives, written materials, personal counseling, as well as audio, video and Internet resources.

Patient education has been shown to improve treatment adherence, outcomes, and satisfaction. If you have decided that it's time to explore shifting culture in your practice by instituting such a program, this Webinar will serve as a primer and will discuss the planning and implementation of patient and public education programs that need not be overwhelming. It will also give an overview of simple strategies for effective patient teaching. View Webinar »