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Sleep Fragmentation Management

Meaning

Sleep Fragmentation Management is a clinical strategy focused on identifying and mitigating the underlying causes of frequent, brief awakenings or shifts to lighter sleep stages that disrupt the continuity and restorative quality of sleep. This fragmented pattern, often undetected by the patient, prevents the body from achieving sufficient deep and REM sleep, leading to daytime fatigue, cognitive impairment, and hormonal dysregulation. Effective management requires a comprehensive assessment of factors like sleep-disordered breathing, restless legs syndrome, and circadian rhythm disturbances. The goal is to consolidate sleep architecture and maximize the nocturnal restorative processes.