Siriwardena, A. Niroshan (2010) Rising to the challenge of sleep problems in general practice – evidence for improving primary care for insomnia. In: Sleep, Well-being and Active Ageing: New Evidence for Policy and Practice, 28 October 2010, Church House Conference Centre, Westminster, London.

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Abstract

This was an invited presentation at a national conference which aimed to: Place 'sleep quality' at the heart of the health, well-being and active ageing agenda. Disseminate research findings from the 4 year 'SomnIA: Sleep in Ageing project. Influence policy and practice in relation to sleep and night-time care in care homes. Raise awareness of the importance of the lighting environment for sleep and well-being. Improve policy and practice in relation to the management of insomnia in primary care. Demonstrate how a range of novel sensor devices can improve sleep at home and in care homes.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Presentation)
Additional Information:	This was an invited presentation at a national conference which aimed to: Place 'sleep quality' at the heart of the health, well-being and active ageing agenda. Disseminate research findings from the 4 year 'SomnIA: Sleep in Ageing project. Influence policy and practice in relation to sleep and night-time care in care homes. Raise awareness of the importance of the lighting environment for sleep and well-being. Improve policy and practice in relation to the management of insomnia in primary care. Demonstrate how a range of novel sensor devices can improve sleep at home and in care homes.
Keywords:	general practice, primary care, sleep, hypnotics and sedatives
Subjects:	A Medicine and Dentistry > A300 Clinical Medicine
Divisions:	College of Social Sciences > Faculty of Health & Social Sciences > Lincoln School of Health & Social Care
Depositing User:	Niro Siriwardena
Date Deposited:	12 Dec 2010 20:42
Last Modified:	13 Mar 2013 08:51
URI:	http://eprints.lincoln.ac.uk/id/eprint/3731

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