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What is a Sleep Center? |
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Sleep Centers are facilities that specialize in diagnosing sleep disorders.
A sleep disorder is a condition that prevents a person from having normal restful sleep. Some common sleeping disorders are listed below:
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- Insomnia: A condition where a person has trouble falling sleep or staying asleep.
- Sleep Apnea: A condition where a person has trouble breathing while they are sleeping, leading to multiple awakenings throughout the night.
- Narcolepsy: A condition where a person feels the uncontrollable need to fall asleep throughout the day.
- Sleepwalking: A condition where a person walks while they are sleeping. More common in children than adults, those who suffer from this condition are known to perform normal daily routines, like dressing or cleaning, while sleeping.
- Restless leg syndrome: A condition where a person fells a tingling sensation in their legs prompting them to want to move their legs in their sleep.
Many sleep disorders have similar symptoms so it’s important to see a sleep specialist to determine the root cause. To find the root cause, sleep centers perform a sleep study. A sleep study is where a sleep specialist watches while you sleep, performing tests, and documenting results. Once the root cause is determined, the sleep specialist can recommend a treatment to help you achieve better sleep.
How to Choose the Best Sleep Center?
The cost of poor sleep is great: long-term health problems and a higer risk for
accidents. So selecting a sleep
center is an important decision. The key is to research your choices and make sure
the center you select meets your needs and provides quality care.
Below are some factors to consider when selecting a sleep clinic:
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1. Location
You can obtain a list of Sleep Centers in a specific area
by using our Find a Sleep Center tool. Just enter a zip code in the
tool and you are given a list of Sleep Centers and the distance in miles from the
zip code. If you use our advanced search, you can narrow down the list by providing
a radius limit.
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2. QualityQuality is often overlooked but extremely important. WhereToFindCare.com is the only place that gives you a quality score to assist you in choosing a sleep clinic: the WTFC Quality Score.
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The WTFC Quality Score is the percentage of people who rated the Sleep Clinic on WhereToFindCare.com and said they received quality care. This experience-based satisfaction score cannot be found elsewhere today except by word of mouth.
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3. Recommendations |
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Word of mouth recommendations are very important. Recommendations can tell us whether we can get along with providers on a personal level. Ask friends, family, and other associates if they have had experiences with the Sleep Centers on your list. You can also use WhereToFindCare.com to find word of mouth recommendations.
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We ask patients, visitors, and caregivers to rate providers by taking a short survey. You can read other people’s experience by going to a provider’s page on WhereToFindCare.com and clicking on the Survey Results tab. There you see how others answered survey questions, and any comments made about the provider. Also look for CareStars™ recognition. People may have left comments on WhereToFindCare.com about exceptional caregivers at each Sleep Center. CareStars™ comments give you a sense that the Sleep Center employs caring individuals that will provide the service you need. And once you selected a Sleep Center, please revisit WhereToFindCare.com and share your experience by rating your provider. Your recommendation will help others make their decision.
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4. Consider What Each Sleep Center Offers
Once you’ve narrowed down your list, you should consider all the other things each facility has to offer. In your search results, click on the name of a Sleep Center to see more information such as photos, video tours, amenities, description of available services, insurance accepted, contact information and much more.
Some providers have contact forms on their provider page so it may be possible contact them or request a tour right on WhereToFindCare.com. When visiting the provider, please be sure to mention you saw them on WhereToFindCare.com! |
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