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Digital Seminar

Solutions for Common Sleep Disturbances in Women


Speaker:
Nicole Pezzino, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES
Duration:
2 Hours 05 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Sep 23, 2024
Product Code:
POS078869
Media Type:
Digital Seminar

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Description

Join Nicole Pezzino PharmD, BCACP, CDCES for an insightful two-hour session dedicated to exploring common sleep disturbances for women. This session will delve into the complexities of sleep disorders that affect women, providing underlying causes and impact on overall health. Providers will gain a deeper understanding of pharmacological approaches used in managing sleep disturbances specific to women, including considerations for hormonal influences, medication interactions, and patient-centered treatment strategies. Through case studies and evidence-based discussions, learn practical insights and tools essential for optimizing patient care in women's sleep health.  

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Nicole Pezzino, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES, is a board-certified pharmacist in ambulatory care (BCACP), a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), with clinical responsibilities at her community practice site, Weis Markets. There Dr. Pezzino is the director of the PGY-1 Community-based pharmacy and has responsibility to implement various clinical services. Additionally, she is an associate professor for a Department of Pharmacy Practice and serves as the Director of Community Outreach & Innovation.

Dr. Pezzino consistently challenges the status quo of pharmacy. She is considered a leader in the state and nation regarding the implementation of her diabetes services and mentor’s other pharmacies in being successful in each. Her clinical focus includes employee wellness and disease state management-specifically with diabetes self-management and diabetes prevention, wellness and preventative care services, immunizations and other medication and disease state therapy management.


Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Nicole Pezzino has employment relationships with Wilkes University and Weis Pharmacy. She received a grant from Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association (PPA) and Wilkes University Mentoring Grant. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Nicole Pezzino is a member of the American Pharmacists’ Association, the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association, and the Pennsylvania Pharmacists’ Care Network.


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Objectives

  1. Identify key factors contributing to sleep disorders in women. 
  2. Compare evidence-based pharmacological treatments available for managing sleep disturbances in women. 
  3. Evaluate non-pharmacological interventions and lifestyle modifications that can complement pharmacological treatments for sleep disorders. 
  4. Develop patient-centered strategies for counseling and educating women on sleep hygiene practices and treatment options. 

Outline

Key Factors Contributing to Sleep Disorders in Women  

  • Hormonal influences: Impact of menstrual cycles, pregnancy, and menopause on sleep 
  • Psychosocial factors: Stress, anxiety, substance use disorders and posttraumatic stress disorders affecting women's sleep patterns 

 

Pharmacological Treatments for Sleep Disorders in Women 

  • Pharmacological options: benzodiazepine receptor agonists (BZRAs) (including nonbenzodiazepines and benzodiazepine hypnotics), dual orexin receptor antagonists (DORAs), low-dose doxepin, ramelteon 
  • Off label prescription medications prescribed for insomnia and over-the counter sleep aids (i.e., diphenhydramine and doxylamine) 
  • Dietary supplements (i.e., melatonin, valerian, kava, magnesium) and cannabinoids 
  • Choosing medications based on specific sleep disorders and patient characteristics (side effect profiles, cost, clinician/patient preferences) 

 

Non-Pharmacological Interventions & Lifestyle Modifications  

  • Importance of sleep hygiene practices: Establishing a consistent sleep schedule, optimizing sleep environment 
  • Cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I): Techniques and effectiveness 
  • Lifestyle modifications: Exercise, diet, and stress management techniques to improve sleep quality 

 

Case Studies and Clinical Applications  

  • Presentation of case studies demonstrating the integration of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments 

 

Patient-Centered Counseling and Education 

  • Effective communication strategies for discussing sleep disorders with women 
  • Providing information on sleep hygiene practices and treatment options tailored to individual needs 
  • Addressing patient concerns and fostering adherence to treatment plans 

Target Audience

  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Nurses
  • Physician Assistants
  • Physicians
  • Pharmacists

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