Case scenario

A national education program for pharmacists funded by the Australian Government under the Quality Use of Diagnostics, Therapeutics and Pathology program.

Nia, 36 years old, presents to the pharmacy for advice, reporting difficulties falling asleep for the past 5 months. These problems started after a sporting injury. Although her injury has improved, Nia is still having difficulties sleeping. She reports that as soon as her head hits the pillow, she feels like her mind springs into action. You confirm that she isn’t on any medicines, has no medical conditions and works full-time in the retail industry with regular daytime hours.

After reading this article, pharmacists should be able to:
  • Describe how long-term insomnia is maintained by psychological and behavioural factors
  • Discuss the use of sleep hygiene in the management of sleep problems
  • Explain the role of cognitive behavioural therapy in
    management of insomnia.

Competency standards (2016) addressed: 1.1, 1.4, 1.5, 2.2, 3.1, 3.5

Accreditation number: CAP2409DMAS

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