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Insomnia: clinical review
Format
Clinical Review
Time to Complete
2.5 hours
Published
January 15, 2013
Updated
July 19, 2016
Programme Description
In this article Professor Kevin Morgan differentiates insomnia from other sleep disorders and explains how to help patients to manage the factors that cause it. Key learning points for GPs and nurses include differential diagnoses, daily sleep diaries, cognitive therapy, hypnotic drugs and melatonin
Educational Objectives
After reading this activity, healthcare professionals should be better able to:
Define insomnia and explain this to patients
Describe the epidemiology of insomnia and recognise those at risk of it
Explain to patients the predisposing, precipitating and perpetuating factors that lead to insomnia
Recognise co-existing problems such as obstructive sleep apnoea and restless legs syndrome
Diagnose insomnia using the International Classification of Sleep Disorders’ criteria as a guide
Discuss the management options of insomnia with patients
Manage insomnia using a stepped care management model
Faculty
Activity author
Professor Kevin Morgan
United Kingdom
Test author
Dr Elizabeth Cottrell
Academic Clinical Fellow in General Practice Specialty Training
NHS North Staffordshire and Keele University
United Kingdom
Professor Kevin Morgan
United Kingdom
Test author
Dr Elizabeth Cottrell
Academic Clinical Fellow in General Practice Specialty Training
NHS North Staffordshire and Keele University
United Kingdom
Instructions
This is a learning activity provided by MIMS Learning, featuring learning material and a test. Completing the test enables you to claim 2.5 learning credits (2.5 hours learning). This credit award is recommended by MIMS Learning based on completing the activity and reflecting on what you have learned. If you spend less time on the activity we recommend claiming fewer credits.
Please proceed with the activity until you have successfully answered all the test questions and completed your evaluation. You will then receive your MIMS Learning CPD certificate, which will be added to your CPD organiser for access at any time. This activity is offered at no cost.
Please proceed with the activity until you have successfully answered all the test questions and completed your evaluation. You will then receive your MIMS Learning CPD certificate, which will be added to your CPD organiser for access at any time. This activity is offered at no cost.
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Hardware and Software Requirements
- A computer with an internet connection
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