Assessing Sleep
Learn more about the risk factors for disturbed sleep and how to assess the timing and quality of an older person’s sleep.
Online Module
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TierFoundational
Levels of Learning
Tier 1: Introductory
Tier 2: Foundational
Tier 3: Enhanced Practice
Tier 4: Advanced Practice
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Module 2
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Completion time30 mins
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Module duration1 week
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Certificate of completion
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CostFree for Australian workers
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Module Overview
About this Module
In this module we show you how to assess the quality and timing of an older person’s sleep: are they getting enough sleep at night and is it sufficient to not feel tired or sleepy during the day. You’ll learn about assessing a person’s sleep patterns and see a sleep assessment of Anna, an aged care resident who is having some problems with her sleep. We explore issues to consider when assessing sleep in an older person: depression; physical activity and diet; sleep apnoea; medications; light and circadian rhythm; and mental and social engagement.
This is module 2 in the 3-part module series: Sleep Matters
Prerequisites
Before undertaking this module you will need to complete the following:
Learning Outcomes
After completing this module, staff should be able to:
- Describe key points about the timing and quality of sleep – restorative sleep
- Describe the role of the following factors in assessing sleep in an older person:
- medications,
- diet and exercise,
- exposure to light,
- social & cognitive engagement,
- depression,
- pain,
- and environmental factors.
- Conduct a sleep assessment, using the SleepCog tool.
Module Details
Continuing Professional Development
This module is part of the course: Sleep Matters. For CPD information relating to this module specifically, please refer to the course overview.
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Version history
- Published: 13 Aug 2020
- Updated: 05 May 2025
