Insomnia is a common medical condition treated with a variety of pharmacologic (Rx or OTC) and non-pharmacologic options. Yet, little data exist on long-term efficacy and safety on these treatment options. Join host Geoff Wall as he discusses a recent meta-analysis comparing treatments for insomnia.
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Show Segments
00:00 - Introductions
01:24 - Insomnia
04:20 - Insomnia Treatment Options
19:25 - The GameChanger
21:36 - Connecting to Practice
24:06 - Closing Remarks
Host
Geoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, CGP
Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake University
Internal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint Health
References and resources:
Comparative effects of pharmacological interventions for the acute and long-term management of insomnia disorder in adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.
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Continuing Education Information:
Learning Objectives:
1. Discuss the results of a recent network meta-analysis on treatments of insomnia
2. Compare different pharmacotherapy options for the treatment of insomnia based on a recent meta-analysis
0.05 CEU | 0.5 Hrs
ACPE UAN: 0107-0000-22-304-H01-P
Initial release date: 08/22/22
Expiration date: 08/22/2023
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