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.
Clinical Brief 4 – Case Study: Complications of Insomnia
Australie
$0
gratuit
RACGP CPD Program
15 min
Sleep
2 Credits
Description du cours
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
This Active Learning Module has been approved by RACGP CPD Program for 2 CPD points.
Activity no. 206955
Members are able to claim CPD activity points for 2 points through ‘Quick log’ on their RACGP CPD Dashboard.
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