Identifying undiagnosed sleep disturbances among self-reported ‘good sleepers’ – future role of community pharmacists?

• Main Authors: Mohamad Noor, Zaswiza, Smith, Alesha J., Nissen, Lisa M., Smith, Simon S.
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English; English
• Published: 2013
• Subjects: RS Pharmacy and materia medica
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/35895/1/Abstract_ZASWIZA_M_NOOR_FIP_Dublin2013_3.0.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/35895/4/FIP_2013_zaswiza_et_al_abstract_poster.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/35895/
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Background: Many people are believed to have normal and adequate sleep, but they may experience undiagnosed sleep disturbances. A low rate of recognition of sleep problems was observed at community healthcare settings. Community pharmacists can play a role to identify and assess sleep quality and qu...