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Improving Quality of Life for Patients With Shift Work Disorder


These educational activities feature information about strategies for identifying, diagnosing, and managing patients with shift work disorder and improving patient quality of life.






Audio Introduction by Thomas Roth, PhD
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Case 1: A 37-Year-Old, Female 911 Operator Who Works the Night Shift and Complains of Insomnia and Depression

Learn how to distinguish between symptoms of shift work disorder and depression, and how using simple diagnostic tools can aid in making an accurate diagnosis and providing effective management.
 

Case 2: A 52-Year-Old Male Security Guard Who Falls Asleep on the Early Morning Shift

How to evaluate complaints of sleepiness and impaired functioning, differentiate between obstructive sleep apnea and shift work disorder, and manage the patient.
 

Case 3: A 46-Year-Old Male Hotel Night Manager With Hypertension Who Feels Chronically Tired and Run Down

Learn how to detect signs of sleepiness during patient visits for regular health problems, and diagnose and manage sleep-related symptoms.
 

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