Why sleep deserves more attention in SCI care

Send us Fan MailThe International Spinal Cord Injury Survey (InSCI) found that sleep problems rank among the top six most common and debilitating health issues for people with SCI — and are the second most likely to go untreated. While rehabilitation centres routinely manage issues like pain, spasticity, and bladder, bowel, and sexual dysfunction, sleep is often overlooked. Risk screening for sleep disorders is inconsistent and typically ad-hoc, and most centres refer suspected cases to sleep specialists for assessment and ongoing management. However, recent research shows it is feasible for rehabilitation centres to manage common, uncomplicated sleep disorders "in-house". In this podcast, we explore why sleep deserves more attention in SCI care— and how rehabilitation centres can take a more active approach.SpeakersMarnie Graco, PhDemail: [email protected] Scientist | Institute for Breathing and Sleep, Austin Health, Melbourne, AustraliaNancy Gray MND Research Post-Doctoral Fellow (MNDRA)Senior Fellow | Melbourne School of Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, AustraliaHardeep Singh Kainth, MD, FAAPMR, Dip. SCI MedicineAssociate Clinical Professor, Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, CanadaMedical Lead, Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation, Edmonton, CanadaThe opinions of our host and guests are their own; ISCoS does not endorse any individual viewpoints, given products or companies. You can follow us on Twitter and LinkedInContact us directly with any questions or comments at [email protected]