Educational Resources to Support Patients with Parasomnias
Courtney D Molina1, Adreanne Rivera2, Alon Y Avidan1
1Department of Neurology, UCLA, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, 710 Westwood Boulevard, RNRC, C153, Mail Code 176919, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1769, USA.
Sleep Medicine Clinics
|February 17, 2024
Summary
This guide provides accessible online resources for parasomnias, such as sleepwalking and night terrors. Empowering patients with validated information aids in condition management and collaboration with healthcare providers.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Sleep Medicine
- Patient Education
Background:
- Parasomnias are abnormal sleep behaviors like sleepwalking and night terrors.
- Patients face challenges finding reliable online information about these conditions.
- Lack of accessible, validated resources hinders patient engagement in care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To reduce patient burden in searching for credible information on parasomnias.
- To compile and describe accessible online resources for parasomnia information.
- To empower patients with validated information for better condition management.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of online resources related to parasomnias.
- Compilation of a list of accessible and clinically validated resources.
- Detailed descriptions of each resource's content and accessibility.
Main Results:
- A curated list of online resources for parasomnias is presented.
- Each resource is described with its accessibility and content.
- Increased patient access to validated information is facilitated.
Conclusions:
- Providing accessible, validated online resources empowers patients with parasomnias.
- Empowered patients can actively manage their conditions and collaborate with healthcare providers.
- Enhanced patient engagement can lead to improved clinical management and participation in research.
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