The Power of Sleep on Health and Wellness
Course Overview
Episode 1: The Power of Sleep on Health and Wellness
Sleep is a fundamental pillar of health, yet it is often overlooked in patient care and daily life. This episode explores the critical role sleep plays in maintaining physical and mental health. Topics include the science behind sleep, its impact on immune function, cognitive health, and chronic disease, and why healthcare professionals should prioritize sleep when assessing patients. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of why quality rest is essential for overall wellness.
Episode 2: Practical Strategies for Improving Sleep Quality
Building on the discussion about the importance of sleep, this episode focuses on practical, evidence-based strategies to enhance sleep quality and manage sleep disorders. Key insights include sleep hygiene, the impact of circadian rhythms, and behavioral approaches to improving rest. The conversation also explores how healthcare professionals can better assess sleep patterns in patients and promote sleep as a crucial component of overall health. Tune in to learn actionable tips for yourself and your patients.
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Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Discuss the physiological and psychological importance of sleep in maintaining health and wellness.
- Identify evidence-based strategies to improve sleep quality and address sleep disorders in their patients.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of sleep interventions and adjust treatment plans to optimize patient outcomes.
About the Author/Presenter
Candace Pierce: DNP, MSN, RN, CNE?
Dr. Candace Pierce is a nurse leader committed to ensuring nurses are well prepared and offered abundant opportunities and resources to enhance their skills acquisition and confidence at the bedside. With 15 years in nursing, she has worked at the bedside, in management, and in nursing education. She has demonstrated expertise and scholarship in innovation and design thinking in healthcare and education, and collaborative efforts within and outside of healthcare. Scholarship endeavors include funded grants, publications, and presentations. As a leader, Dr. PIERCE: strives to empower others to create and deploy ideas and embrace their professional roles as leaders, change agents, and problem solvers. In her position as the Sr. Course Development Manager for Elite, she works as a project engineer with subject matter experts to develop evidence-based best practices in continuing education for nurses and other healthcare professionals.
Shelly Denes, PT, C/NDT, CFPS, CGCP
Shelly Denes is an expert in fall prevention and neuro-rehab with more than 30 years of experience treating patients with hemiplegia, neurological diseases, neuromuscular disorders, TBI, and SCI. She has a special interest in Long COVID, autoimmunity and the impact of chronic inflammation and sleep deprivation in rehab. She has been involved extensively with neuroprosthetic devices, lower extremity orthotics, and exoskeleton devices at the Rehab Institute of Michigan. Mrs. Denes travels nationally to present seminars on fall prevention, Long COVID and geriatric rehabilitation. Additionally, her expertise has been presented through expert witness work and consulting both nationally and locally. She also sits on the State of Michigan Fall Prevention Coalition committee. Shelly Denes is a graduate of University of Michigan’s PT program, and she earned her certification in Neurodevelopmental Treatment for Adult Hemiplegia (NDT) at the Rehab Institute of Chicago. She helped create the certifications for ‘Fall Prevention Specialist’ and ‘Geriatric Care Professional’ with Evergreen Certifications, holds these two certifications and sits on their advisory board. She also has a company called Denes Physical Therapy Consulting LLC.
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
Colibri Healthcare
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Nursing
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