Singapore Med J 2013; 54(12): 662-665; http://dx.doi.org/10.11622/smedj.2013238
Insomnia in the community
How CH, Chan HN
Correspondence: Dr How Choon How, how.choon.how@singhealth.com.sg
ABSTRACT
Insomnia is the most common sleep complaint encountered in primary care. It affects both the individual and society through the burden of medical, psychiatric, interpersonal and social consequences. The management of patients affected by insomnia depends on the accurate diagnosis of the condition, consideration of the possible aetiologies, the duration of the insomnia and its impact on both the individual and society. Herein, we discuss the appropriate management of insomnia in the community.
Keywords: early awakening, primary insomnia, sleep initiation dysfunction, sleeplessness
Singapore Med J 2013; 54(12): 662-665; http://dx.doi.org/10.11622/smedj.2013238
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