Does Spinal Cord Stimulation Really Influence Sleep?

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Review the journal article and evidentiary table that analyzes the methodology and findings of a study examining the impact of spinal cord stimulation on sleep outcomes. The paper, Does Spinal Cord Stimulation Really Influence Sleep? was critically reviewed by SIS Research Division members Fahad Khan, MD and Dermot Maher, MD, MS.

Once you review the article and evidentiary table, you will be asked to complete a quiz to earn continuing medical education (CME) credits.

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Copyright
Materials presented in this activity have been made available by the Spine Intervention Society for educational purposes only. We reserve all rights to such material.

Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Examine emerging literature to mitigate risks and to practice spine interventions safely and best protect patients
  • Discuss the application of evidence-based medicine principles to recent research findings
  • Apply research findings to the practice of ethical, evidence-based interventional spine care

Research Division Reviewers Disclosure Information
RELEVANT FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH ACCME DEFINED COMMERCIAL INTERESTS
Fahad Khan, MD, MHS
Nothing to disclose

Dermot Maher, MD, MS
Nothing to disclose

OTHER DISCLOSURES
Fahad Khan, MD, MHS
Nothing to disclose

Dermot Maher, MD, MS
Nothing to disclose

Accreditation Statement
The Spine Intervention Society (SIS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement
SIS designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Commercial Support
No commercial support was received for this activity.

Date of Activity Release: 
1/8/19
Date of Activity Expiration: 1/7/22

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