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Everyone is different in terms of their sleep needs, but about a third of the population have sleep problems that affect their ability to function properly during the day. Here’s how you can help customers in the pharmacy to achieve a better night’s sleep.
Some people function perfectly well on three or four hours of sleep, while others need seven or eight hours a night. The amount of sleep required by each person depends on factors such as their age, lifestyle, diet and environment.
Objectives
This module will tell you how to:
- Recognise what are the causes of insomnia
- Understand the actions and uses of different types of treatments available
- Offer additional advice to the customer to manage the condition
- Know when to refer to the pharmacist.
