Sleepless in the Appalachia - Bridging the Rural Sleep Health Divide
WVCTSI Project ECHO via YouTube
Overview
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Join this 52-minute webinar exploring the critical sleep health challenges facing rural Appalachian communities and evidence-based strategies to address healthcare disparities. Learn about the unique barriers to quality sleep care in rural areas, including limited access to sleep specialists, socioeconomic factors, and cultural considerations that impact sleep health outcomes. Discover practical approaches for healthcare providers to identify, assess, and manage common sleep disorders in underserved populations, with emphasis on telemedicine solutions and community-based interventions. Examine the intersection of sleep health with other chronic conditions prevalent in Appalachian regions, and explore collaborative care models that can bridge the gap between rural patients and specialized sleep medicine services.
Syllabus
Sleepless in the Appalachia: Bridging the Rural Sleep Health Divide by Dr. Sunil Sharma
Taught by
WVCTSI Project ECHO