A nonpharmacologic approach to managing insomnia in primary care. Issue 11 (November 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Taylor, Kelsey; Bilan, Nataliya; Tsytsyna, Nadzeya; Mandel, Ellen D.
• Is Part Of: JAAPA. Volume 30:Issue 11(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-11
• Subjects: insomnia -- sleep -- primary care -- obstructive sleep apnea -- nocturia -- chronic pain; Medicine -- Periodicals; Physicians' assistants -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Physician Assistants -- Periodicals; Medicine; Physicians' assistants; Periodicals; 610.7372069
• DOI: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000525905.52107.20
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0893-7400

Abstract

Abstract : ABSTRACT: Insomnia, or inadequate or poor sleep leading to significant distress or impairment in functioning, is a prevalent disorder treated by primary care providers (PCPs). With millions of people across the United States suffering from insomnia, PCPs must understand the disorder's pathophysiology, perpetuating factors, and treatment, as well as its effect on patient health and the economy. Although PCPs traditionally treat insomnia with pharmaceuticals, behavioral measures are effective and should be used whenever possible. This article reviews clinically relevant principles of diagnosing and treating insomnia, highlighting nonpharmacologic treatments.