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Dynof, Jeffrey. Sleep apnea and psychiatric illness: an educational program and protocol to improve knowledge, attitudes, and screenings. Retrieved from https://doi.org/doi:10.7282/t3-ncm4-hg21

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TitleSleep apnea and psychiatric illness: an educational program and protocol to improve knowledge, attitudes, and screenings
NameDynof, Jeffrey (author); Willard, Suzanne (chair); Manchester, Jeannette (internal member); Rutgers University; School of Nursing - RBHS
Date Created2021
Other Date2021-05 (degree)
SubjectObstructive sleep apnea, Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Extent1 online resource (118 pages)
DescriptionPurpose of Project:
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is widely under identified and under treated among the psychiatric patient population, leading to lasting impacts for affected individuals. Co-occurrence rates with mental illness have been found to be as high as 30-50%. Identification and treatment of OSA is linked to an enhanced quality of life and improvement in psychiatric clinical manifestations. This project sought to improve the delivery of holistic care by health care professionals in the psychiatric setting by providing them with the knowledge and tools to effectively screen their patients for OSA and address its associated symptoms.

Methodology:
This project involved the implementation of an online continuing education course for those providing behavioral healthcare. Project participants learned best-practices in assessing, screening, and connecting their patients to follow-up care through a series of interactive learning modules.

Results:
The intervention led to significant improvements in participants’ knowledge and attitudes surrounding OSA, as well as enhanced confidence levels and improved intention to screen, educate, and refer patients to care (p < .05). These improvements were sustained over a post-intervention period and participants reported an increase in patient screenings.

Implications for Practice:
This project supports educational initiatives to improve identification and addressment of OSA in the psychiatric setting. The findings also support the implementation of a protocol to routinely screen patients for OSA risk and provide appropriate interventions. Such action can help promote the delivery of high-quality, comprehensive care and can lead to a meaningful impact in patients’ overall well-being.
NoteDNP
NoteIncludes bibliographical references
Genretheses, ETD doctoral
Persistent URLhttps://doi.org/doi:10.7282/t3-ncm4-hg21
LanguageEnglish
CollectionSchool of Nursing (RBHS) DNP Projects
Organization NameRutgers, The State University of New Jersey
RightsThe author owns the copyright to this work.
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