Understanding Sleep Apnoea (for Nurses, Carers and Integrated Care Staff)
Understanding Sleep Apnoea - What it is, the effects and impacts on individuals - Presentation (47 slides, 2 end of session assessments, case study plus learning activity, handouts.
To provide nurses and carers with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand sleep apnoea
Learning Objectives
Define sleep apnoea and differentiate between obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and central sleep apnoea (CSA)
Understand the risk factors, pathophysiology and potential complications associated with sleep apnoea
Understand why this knowledge is needed
Presentation
Welcome and Introduction
Section Header – Definition, Prevalence and Types
Definition
Prevalence
Types
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
Central Sleep Apnoea
Mixed Sleep Apnoea
Differentiating Different Types
Recap
Section Header - Impact on Health and Quality of Life
Introduction
Sleep Apnoea and Health Consequences
Cardiovascular Health
Daytime Fatigue and Sleepiness
Cognitive Impairment
Mental Health
Impact on Quality of Life
Impaired Driving and Accidents
Treatment and Quality of Life Improvement
Recap
Section Header - Importance of Understanding Sleep Apnoea for Nurses and Care Staff
Introduction
Enhanced Patient Care
Holistic Approach to Patient Assessment
Collaboration in Interdisciplinary Care
Patient Education and Empowerment
Prevention of Complications
Improved Quality of Life
Recap
References
Further Reading
Word Documents
4 x handouts
2 x multiple choice end of session assessments
1 x case study
1 x case study learning activity
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