Overview
Explore the critical relationship between sleep and cognition in cancer patients through this comprehensive lecture. Delve into the history of sleep research, understand normal sleep patterns, and learn about the importance of quality rest for overall health. Examine various sleep disorders, with a focus on insomnia, and their impact on cognitive function. Discover how cancer affects sleep and vice versa, and gain insights into proper sleep evaluation techniques. Learn about sleep hygiene practices, recommendations for better sleep, and the role of sleep medicines in treatment. Investigate the phenomenon of paradoxical reactions and the connection between psoriasis and sleep disturbances. Presented by Dr. Sheila Lahijani, Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University, this talk offers valuable information for healthcare professionals and patients alike.
Syllabus
Introduction
History of Sleep
Normal Sleep
Importance of Sleep
Cognition
Sleep and Cognition
Primary Secondary Sleep Disorders
Insomnia
Diagnosis
Sleep and Cancer
How to Evaluate Sleep
Sleep Medicine Center
Sleep Hygiene
Sleep Recommendations
Sleep Medicines
Paradoxical Reactions
Psoriasis and Sleep
Taught by
Stanford Health Care