Occupational Sleep Research Center, Baharloo Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Iranian Center of Neurological Research (ICNR), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
J Clin Sleep Med. 2024 Jun 1;20(6):1009-1015. doi: 10.5664/jcsm.11096.
In this study we aimed to conduct a comprehensive review of sleep medicine in Iran, focusing on the country's advancements, challenges, and the global context.
We conducted a comprehensive review of sleep medicine in Iran, using various sources to ensure a thorough analysis. The national educational curriculum for sleep medicine and guidelines on sleep clinics issued by Iran's Ministry of Health served as a foundational resource. Additionally, we gathered information from the Iranian Sleep Medicine Society website and relevant committee data sources. To enhance our understanding of the current research landscape, we performed a targeted search on PubMed using keywords related to sleep and Iran.
The study presents a dynamic overview of sleep medicine in Iran, highlighting key advancements and challenges. Significant progress was observed in establishing standardized sleep medicine training and accredited sleep clinics. The Iranian Sleep Medicine Society plays a pivotal role in spearheading these developments, contributing to implementing regional guidelines for sleep tests. However, challenges such as a limited number of trained specialists, a scarcity of certified sleep clinics, and obstacles to accessing sleep disorder treatments were identified.
We advocate for the implementation of increased research initiatives, nationwide education and screening programs, and proactive measures to strengthen the landscape of sleep and circadian medicine in the country.
Behkar A, Amirifard H, Samadi S, et al. Global practice of sleep medicine: Iran. . 2024;20(6):1009-1015.
本研究旨在全面综述伊朗的睡眠医学,重点关注该国的进展、挑战以及全球背景。
我们使用各种来源对伊朗的睡眠医学进行了全面综述,以确保进行彻底的分析。睡眠医学国家教育课程和伊朗卫生部发布的睡眠诊所指南是我们的基础资源。此外,我们还从伊朗睡眠医学学会网站和相关委员会数据源中收集信息。为了增强我们对当前研究领域的理解,我们使用与睡眠和伊朗相关的关键词在 PubMed 上进行了有针对性的搜索。
该研究呈现了伊朗睡眠医学的动态概述,突出了关键的进展和挑战。在建立标准化的睡眠医学培训和认可的睡眠诊所方面取得了显著进展。伊朗睡眠医学学会在推动这些发展方面发挥着关键作用,为实施区域睡眠测试指南做出了贡献。然而,我们也发现了一些挑战,如训练有素的专家数量有限、认证睡眠诊所稀缺以及获得睡眠障碍治疗的障碍。
我们主张实施更多的研究计划、全国性的教育和筛查计划,并采取积极措施来加强该国的睡眠和昼夜节律医学领域。
Behkar A, Amirifard H, Samadi S, et al. 全球睡眠医学实践:伊朗。 . 2024;20(6):1009-1015.