Clinical Brief 2 – Why do our sleep patterns change as we age?

Australie

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15 min

Sleep

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Description du cours

This four part Clinical brief series explores the causes and complications of insomnia, the effects ageing can have on sleep and the role melatonin can play as a treatment option.

Participants must read all 4 issues and then complete the questions on Issue 4 to claim RACGP CPD points.

Détails du cours

Date d'expiration : 2022-12-31

Métiers: Médecin

Faculté

Dr. Damian Flanagan,
MBBS, MWell, DipRACOG
South Coast Medical, Blairgowrie, Victoria, Australia

Accréditation

Objectif(s) d'apprentissage

At the end of this program, GPs will be better able to:

  • Discuss the causes of insomnia and the range of appropriate management options
  • Identifier the ways in which ageing can impact on sleep in people over the age of 55 and diagnose insomnia disorder in this population
  • Counsel patients to assist in the self-management of insomnia to optimise quality of life
  • Explain the mechanism and role of prolonged release melatonin in the treatment of insomnia in people over 55 years of age
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