RAPID EYE MOVEMENT SLEEP BEHAVIOR DISORDER

Course overview

RAPID EYE MOVEMENT BEHAVIOR DISORDER (RBD) IS A TYPE OF PARASOMNIA THAT HAS A STRONG LINK TO NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES. IT CAN ALSO BE VERY DISTURBING AND LEAD TO INJURY REQUIRING MEDICAL ATTENTION. THIS ACTIVITY DESCRIBES THE EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT OF RBD AND HIGHLIGHTS THE ROLE THE HEALTHCARE TEAM IN IMPROVING CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH THIS CONDITION.