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Relieving insomnia among older people: the effects of cognitive-behavioral therapy

Content

Prevalence rate of insomnia affecting older people is about 38.2% in Hong Kong. Evidence has indicated the strong association between later-life insomnia and impaired cognitive, physical and psychosocial functions and poor quality of life. Randomized controlled trial is used to investigate the effects of a multi-modal cognitive-behavioral therapy on sleep quality, sleep pattern and daytime impairment among community-dwelling elderly. This workshop will provide training to health and social care professionals on its application in community elderly centers, the multi-modal cognitive-behavioral therapy will be introduced to improve insomnia of older people and to discuss its implementation.

Details

Course Code	:	13A-PE10
Date(s)	:	27/9/2013
Time	:	1430 - 1730 (3 Hours)
Venue	:	Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, HK
Target Participants	:	Social work and health care professionals nominated by their organizations
Class Size	:	50
Language	:	Cantonese (supplemented with English)
Fee	:	HKD 0.00
		HKD 0.00 (For HKCSS Agency Member Staff Only)
Early Bird Fee	:	HKD 0.00 (Payment on or before 06/09/2013 for HKCSS Agency Member Staff Only)
Enquiries	:	2876 2427 or [email protected]
Speaker(s)	:	Dr. YU , Doris 余秀鳳博士 Associate Professor, Nethersole School of Nursing The Chinese University of Hong Kong Dr Yu is the Deputy Programme Director of the CADENZA Training Programme. Her major research interest is to promote quality of life and healthy ageing in older people with particular focus on insomnia, oral health, nutrition, mental wellness and symptom management. She also investigates effective disease management model and patient empowerment program for chronic illnesses.