Main description:

Patients with Parkinson's disease commonly struggle with sleep disorders that which negatively affect their quality of life. Sleep Considerations in the Management of Parkinson's Disease provides a comprehensive overview of common sleep issues and related topics in in this complex field. Each chapter begins with a case that describes a typical scenario related to a sleep problem in Parkinson's disease, followed by a discussion of both the sleep problem and the specifics of the case, providing practical, real-world information to help you provide better patient care.

Includes concise chapters authored by Dr. Lana Chahine, each carefully reviewed and supplemented by expert contributors in the specific field.
Addresses a wide variety of topics including sleep-onset insomnia, nocturnal manifestations of anxiety disorders, REM sleep behavior disorder, restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movements, and excessive daytime sleepiness.
Consolidates today's available information and experience in this important area into one convenient resource.

Contents:

1. Sleep-onset insomnia

2. Sleep-maintenance insomnia

3. Nocturnal manifestations of mood and anxiety disorders

4. Nocturnal manifestations of psychosis

5. Rem sleep behavior disorder (RBD)

6. RBD as a prodromal feature

7. Restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movements

8. Sleep disordered breathing

9. Bed mobility issues

10. Nocturia and other nocturnal manifestations of autonomic problems

11. Morning akinesia

12. Excessive daytime sleepiness