The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) develops evidence-based practice parameters that provide physicians with clear recommendations for the evaluation and management of patients with sleep disorders. These parameters are based on current scientific evidence in the medical literature.

The AASM develops these practice parameters according to the recommendations of the Agency for Healthcare Research Quality and the National Guideline Clearinghouse. The parameters are based on an exhaustive review of the scientific literature that is conducted by a task force of experts.

Both the review paper and the practice parameters undergo a peer-review process by outside reviewers before they are submitted to the AASM Board of Directors for approval. The approved review paper and practice parameters are published in the journal SLEEP. In some cases both papers are combined and published as a single report.

The AASM re-evaluates the practice parameters every three to five years and publishes updates when necessary.

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Type	PUBLISHED (Month/Year)	CATEGORY	PAPER TITLE
P	11 / 2007	Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders	Practice Parameters for the Clinical Evaluation and Treatment of Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders
R	11 / 2007	Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders	Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders: Part I, Basic Principles, Shift Work and Jet Lag Disorders
R	11 / 2007	Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders	Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders: Part II, Advanced Sleep Phase Disorder, Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder, Free-Running Disorder, and Irregular Sleep-Wake Rhythm
P	4 / 2007	Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders	Parameters for the Use of Actigraphy in the Assessment of Sleep and Sleep Disorders: An Update for 2007
P	4 / 2007	Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders	Parameters for the Use of Actigraphy in the Assessment of Sleep and Sleep Disorders: An Update for 2007 - Evidence Tables
P	5 / 2003	Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders	Practice Parameters for the Role of Actigraphy in the Study of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms: An Update for 2002
P	12 / 2007	Hypersomnias	Practice Parameters for the Treatment of Narcolepsy and other Hypersomnias of Central Origin
R	12 / 2007	Hypersomnias	Treatment of Narcolepsy and other Hypersomnias of Central Origin
P	11 / 2006	Insomnia	Practice parameters for the psychological and behavioral treatment of insomnia: an update
R	11 / 2006	Insomnia	Psychological And Behavioral Treatment Of Insomnia:Update Of The Recent Evidence (1998-2004)
P	9 / 2003	Insomnia	Practice Parameters for Using Polysomnography to Evaluate Insomnia: An Update
P	3 / 2000	Insomnia	Practice Parameters for the Evaluation of Chronic Insomnia
R	3 / 2000	Insomnia	Evaluation of Chronic Insomnia Review Paper
P	1 / 2005	MSLT/MWT	Practice Parameters for Clinical Use of the Multiple Sleep Latency Test and the Maintenance of Wakefulness Test
R	1 / 2005	MSLT/MWT	A Review by the MSLT and MWT Task Force of the Standards of Practice Committee of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. The Clinical Use of the MSLT and MWT
R	1 / 2005	MSLT/MWT	A Review by the MSLT and MWT Task Force of the Standards of Practice Committee of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. The Clinical Use of the MSLT and MWT - EVIDENCE TABLES
P	10 / 2006	Pediatrics	Practice parameters for behavioral treatment of bedtime problems and night wakings in infants and young children
R	10 / 2006	Pediatrics	Behavioral treatment of bedtime problems and night wakings in infants and young children
R	10 / 2006	Pediatrics	Behavioral treatment of bedtime problems and night wakings in infants and young children - Evidence Table 2
P	4 / 2005	Polysomnography	Practice Parameters for the Indications for Polysomnography and Related Procedures: An Update for 2005
P	9 / 2003	Polysomnography	Practice Parameters for Using Polysomnography to Evaluate Insomnia: An Update
P	5 / 2004	Sleep Related Movement Disorders	Practice Parameters for the Dopaminergic Treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
R	5 / 2004	Sleep Related Movement Disorders	A Review by the Restless Legs Syndrome Task Force of the Standards of Practice Committee of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. An Update on the Dopaminergic Treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
P	1 / 2008	Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders	Practice Parameters for the Use of Autotitrating Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Devices for Titrating Pressures and Treating Adult Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: An Update for 2007 - Evidence Tables
P	1 / 2008	Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders	Practice Parameters for the Use of Autotitrating Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Devices for Titrating Pressures and Treating Adult Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: An Update for 2007
P	8 / 2006	Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders	Practice Parameters for the Medical Therapy of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
R	8 / 2006	Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders	Medical Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Review by the Medical Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Task Force of the Standards of Practice Committee of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine
P	3 / 2006	Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders	Practice Parameters for the Use of Continuous and Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure Devices to Treat Adult Patients With Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders
R	3 / 2006	Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders	Evaluation of Positive Airway Pressure Treatment for Sleep Related Breathing Disorders in Adults
P	2 / 2006	Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders	Practice Parameters for the Treatment of Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea with Oral Appliances: An Update for 2005
R	2 / 2006	Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders	Oral Appliances for Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Review
R	2 / 2006	Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders	Oral Appliances for Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Review - Evidence Tables
P	8 / 2001	Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders	Practice Parameters for the Use of Laser-Assisted Uvulopalatoplasty

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