Learning About Sleep and Sleep Disorders: A Programmed Text

Learning about sleep and sleep disorders is important for clinicians in all specialties.To assess your knowledge about this subject, a pre-test is provided.After taking this pre-test, move directly to the text (without checking the answerkey at the end of the book).Next, read the programmed text. It provides you with an opportunity for layeredlearning, with information offered in bite-sized bits. After each section, fill in the missingwords (indicated by blanks) with the correct answer; this enables you to buildknowledge in small steps. You will learn better if you do not look at the answers beforeyou fill in the missing words. Therefore, cover up the answer adjacent to each sectionusing the supplied bookmark (found at the back of this book), until you have filled inthe missing words.This format will make completing this workbook seem simplistic; nevertheless,moving through this text step-by-step will help you to develop working knowledgeabout the assessment and management of sleep complaints and sleep disorders.Follow the instructions; skipping sections will interfere with the learning process.You can complete the tests and read the text in one sitting.After completing the entire text, take the post-reading test. This will help youassess how much you have learned from this exercise.Then, score your pre-test and post-reading test to determine your raw score andthe percentage of your correct responses.Enjoy the painless process.