This book explores the different ways sleep medicine is practiced in the world by presenting information from multiple countries from all continents. The editors, all sleep medicine experts, dive into both clinical practice, and research keeping an eye on healthcare needs and disparities, before proposing solutions. The contributions also take into account the social, geographical and political situation of each country, along with demographic considerations such as income levels, adding a dimension of context to the contents. The book is meant to be a reference for sleep medicine practitioners who encounter diverse patients in their daily practice. It also serves as a good resource for anyone interested in the state of global health studies.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Current Practice of Sleep Medicine in the Usa- Background
- Challenges to the Practice of Sleep Medicine in the Usa
- Specific Sleep Disorders Challenges
- Cultural, Racial and Age Challenges
- Clinical and Research Knowledge Gap
- Conclusion
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
- Zachary L. Adirim and Brian J. Murray Background
- Epidemiological Data of Sleep Disorders in Canada
- Insomnia
- Circadian Rhythm Disorders
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Current Practice of Sleep Medicine
- Facilities
- Practitioners & Training Systems
- Physicians
- Technologists
- Dentists
- Psychologists
- Professional Societies, Regulatory Bodies and Guidelines
- Professional Societies
- Regulatory Bodies
- Practice Guidelines
- Driving Regulations
- Challenges to the Practice of Sleep Medicine in Canada
- Financial Coverage for Care
- Access to Care
- Conflict of Interest
- Patient Group Considerations
- Socioeconomic
- Indigenous Populations
- Ethnicity
- Canadian Sleep Medicine Needs & Opportunities
- Shift Work
- Light and Circadian Problems
- Data Repositories
- Genetic Diversity
- Home Polysomnography
- The Covid-19 Era & Tele-Sleep Medicine
- Conclusion
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
- Ulises Jiménez Correa and Horacio Balám Álvarez García Introduction
- Clinical and Basic Research Topics
- Sleep Medicine and Education
- Scientific Societies Studying Sleep
- Current Practice of Sleep Medicine
- Cultural Factors Affecting Sleep Medicine
- Challenges in Sleep Medicine and Future Directions
- Conclusion
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
- Nicole Grivell, Alexander Sweetman, Nicole Lovato, Andrew Vakulin and Ching Li Chai-Coetzer the Australian Healthcare System
- Current Practice of Sleep Medicine in Australia
- Sleep Medicine Practitioners
- Sleep Medicine Training in Australia
- Sleep Study Testing and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Management
- Insomnia Management
- Professional Organisations Within Australian Sleep Medicine
- Australasian Sleep Association
- Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand
- Australia and New Zealand Sleep Science Association
- Sleep Health Foundation
- Australian Practice Guidelines
- Factors Influencing Access to Sleep Health Care
- Barriers to Osa Management
- Barriers to Insomnia Care
- Cost of Treatments
- Sleep Health Care for Indigenous Australians
- Conclusion
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
- Shaden O. Qasrawi and Ahmed S. Bahammam Introduction
- Healthcare Services in Saudi Arabia
- Current Practice of Sleep Medicine
- Sleep Medicine Training and Accreditation
- Major Challenges Facing Sleep Medicine in Saudi Arabia
- Clinical and Research Knowledge Gap
- Conclusion
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
- Preeti Devnani, Sobia Farooq, Kelly L Huffman, Ayesha Ahmed and Hadie Rifai Introduction
- Healthcare Infrastructure
- Medical Coverage
- Sleep Disorders in the Uae
- Sleep Disordered Breathing
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Narcolepsy
- Sleep Medicine in the Uae
- Regulation of Driving Licenses in Regard to Sleep-Disordered Breathing
- Dental Services for Sleep Apnea in the Uae
- Behavioral Sleep Medicine
- Culturally Adapting Cbti
- Mental Health and Sleep
- Barriers
- Recommendations
- Conclusion
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
- K.L. Choo, A.M. Li, J.W. Chan, V.K.H. Lam and Y.K. Wing Introduction
- Early Sleep Research and Sleep Laboratories in Hong Kong
- Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Cases With Multidisciplinary Input
- Respiratory Sleep Medicine in Hong Kong
- Sleep Service Challenges
- Role of Home Sleep Assessment Tests (Hsat)
- Public Medical (Hospital Authority) Sleep Laboratory Service Model for Adult Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
- Respiratory Sleep Medicine Training
- Paediatric Sleep Medicine in Hong Kong
- The Burden of Pediatric Sleep Problems
- The Seriousness of Pediatric Sleep Problems is Not Recognized
- The Way Forward in Paediatric Sleep Medicine
Chapter 5 Sleep Medicine Practice and Training in Saudi Arabia
- Sleep Medicine and Psychiatry in Hong Kong
- Sleep Problems Are Common in Psychiatry
- Circadian Disruptions and Psychiatric Illnesses
- Sleep Interventions Are Effective But Mostly Not Readily Accessible
- In-Attended Sleep Study and Psychiatry
- The Way Forward - Need to Develop Sleep Medicine in Psychiatry
- Sleep Technologists Training in Hong Kong
- Credentialing and Continuing Education
- Sleep Specialist Training and International Sleep Medicine Examination
- Future Development of Sleep Medicine in Hong Kong
- Conclusion
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
- Liyue Xu, Chenyang Li and Fang Han Epidemiological Data
- Development of Sleep Medicine in China
- Sleep Education and Sleep Research
- International Cooperation
- Academic and Patient Organizations
- Challenges
- Conclusion
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
- Marie-Louise M. Coussa-Koniski, Christy Costanian and Alain Michel Sabri Introduction
- What Type of Facilities Provide Care and What Type of Practitioners Are Involved in Sleep Medicine?
- Sleep Medicine Training
- Sleep Technologists
- Pediatric Sleep Medicine
- Clinical and Research Knowledge Gap
- Large Population-Based Studies About Obstructive Sleep Apnea (Osa) in Lebanon Are Lacking
- What is Needed?
- Conclusion
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
- Haykuhi Hovakimyan and Samson G. Khachatryan Introduction
Author
- Hrayr Attarian
-Marie-Louise M. Coussa-Koniski
