Evaluation of insomnia.

J.K. Walsh; Jeffrey L. Sugerman; Glenda Chambers

Abstract

The effective treatment of patients with a complaint of insomnia requires an appreciation of the range of etiologic factors underlying the symptom of insomnia, as well as sound clinical judgment and appropriate application of available therapeutics. Systematic inquiry regarding nocturnal and daytime aspects of a patient's life is helpful in narrowing the range of diagnostic possibilities. Specialized evaluation at a sleep disorders center may be useful in cases of chronic insomnia that remain refractory to initial interventions.

Keywords

MedicineInsomniaPsychological interventionComplaintIntensive care medicineChronic insomniaSleep disorderPhysical therapyPsychiatry

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Year: 1986
Type: article
Volume: 33
Issue: 4
Pages: 185-94
Citations: 14
Access: Closed

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                                    J.K. Walsh, 
                                
                                    Jeffrey L. Sugerman, 
                                
                                    Glenda Chambers
                                
                            (1986). 
                            Evaluation of insomnia.. 
                            PubMed
                            , 33
                            (4)
                            , 185-94.