Avtor/Urednik     Lokar, Darja
Naslov     Nespečnost pri starejši populaciji in predpisovanje uspaval v ambulanti splošnega zdravnika
Prevedeni naslov     Insomnia of older population and description of sleeping draughts in the ambulance of general practice
Tip     monografija
Kraj izdaje     Ljubljana
Založnik     Medicinska fakulteta
Leto izdaje     2001
Obseg     str. 31
Jezik     slo
Abstrakt     Insomnia is a frequent problem, but not the main reason for visiting the office of a general practician. This is the reason for this illness and symptom of illness respectfully to be undervalued, the patient is usually rapidly sent away with a prescription for hypnotics. However, long-term use of hypnotics causes physical and mental dependence. This method of treatment is especially dangerous for older people, as it may cause a lifelong addiction to hypnotics. The author tries to explain the problem of prescribing hypnotics and the unsuitable approach of general practicians to treatment of this disorder. The research confirmed that there is a high percentage of patients, older then 65 years, that are addicted to hypnotics, as well as that the doctors are not advising patients in a sufficient manner about the side effects of pills.
Deskriptorji     INSOMNIA
HYPNOTICS AND SEDATIVES
PRESCRIPTIONS, DRUG
AMBULATORY CARE
AGED
QUESTIONNAIRES