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Sleep disorders diagnosis, management and therapy.
Sleep disorders diagnosis, management and therapy.
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Educational Activities (EA)
20.0
Reviewing Performance (RP)
5.0
Measuring Outcomes (MO)
5.0
Brief Overview
Education session for GPs, Specialists and Nurses focused on sleep disorders screening, testing, diagnosis and therapy options. The session also includes: - Sleep health management toward positive health outcomes - Health implications of untreated sleep disorders - Current treatment options
Program Details

 Understand the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)
in Australia  

Articulate the presentation and comorbidities of OSA 

Identify the health and quality of life impacts of OSA 

Identify risk factors and high-risk groups for OSA 

Describe the screening, contraindications and referral
process for OSA 

Differentiate between Level 1, 2 & 3 sleep testing
diagnostic parameters  

Identify the patient journey through sleep testing and CPAP
treatment 

Articulate the treatment outcomes of CPAP therapy  

Discussion forum around how GPs will measure the health outcomes

Discussion forum includes case examples of patient feedback
and peer feedback

Program Outcome

The prevalence of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) is rising alongside increasing rates of obesity and an ageing population in Australia. It is estimated that more than one in five Australians have a sleep disorder, with OSA accounting for the majority of these cases. With more than 80% of the population undiagnosed, raising awareness of OSA among health care professionals will contribute to better health outcomes for patients with sleep disorders.

 Understanding of the prevalence and impact of obstructive
sleep apnoea (OSA) in Australia  

Ability to articulate the presentation and comorbidities of
OSA and identify the health and quality of life impacts and risk factors/high-risk
groups.  

 Develop an understanding of the screening, contraindications
and referral process for sleep testing 

Be able to differentiate between Level 1, 2 & 3 sleep
testing diagnostic parameters  

Develop an understanding of the patient journey through
sleep testing and OSA treatment and the projected treatment outcomes.  

Discussion and reflection during the learning session

Feedback is collated directly from participants during and post activity. The content has been revised over the last two years to reflect feedback
Core Medical Practice Values

The activity addresses specific needs of diverse populations and cultures inclusive of ATSI, DVA and NDIS recipients and the aging population

The activity addresses specific needs of disadvantaged groups, health literacy and issues related to mental health

Discussion of patient pathways includes adherence to professional requirements with reporting and Medicare

The activity includes a patient centred focus within the decision making framework
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Delivery Method & Format
0 Hours total Duration
In Person
Knowledge Sharing: Conference, Lecture (emphasises presenting information and fostering discussion)
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