Overview

This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and includes the following elements. 

• Background
  • Prevalence, prognosis, and possible underlying causes.
• Diagnosis
• • How to assess someone with insomnia.
• Management
• • How to manage insomnia.
• Optional quiz to assess your learning from the course.
• An audit suggestion.
• A list of useful links and resources for further reading.

Goals

During this course you will learn to:

• Accurately diagnose insomnia and rule out other sleeping disorders.
• Identify and address any underlying causes of insomnia or associated comorbidities.
• Address behavioural issues that might be causing or exacerbating insomnia.
• Refer for cognitive and behavioural treatment as appropriate.
• Reduce the use of hypnotic drugs.

Audit Suggestions

Topics covered