While persistent insomnia is a serious burden both for the individual and for society as a whole, it is too often unrecognized and untreated. The objective of this program is to provide concise perspectives on the most current scientific and clinical developments concerning the screening, diagnosis, and management of insomnia.
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1.6 Sleepless Women: Insomnia from the Female Perspective
By HELEN S. DRIVER, PhD
Throughout the world, across cultures and all ages, more women than men have difficulty getting to sleep and staying asleep. Healthy women report longer sleep times (by 15–20 minutes) than men, suggesting a sex difference in sleep need.
1.5 Pediatric Behavioural Insomnia: “Good Night, Sleep Tight” for Child and Parent
By SHELLY K. WEISS, MD, FRCPC, and PENNY CORKUM, PhD
Good sleep is important for optimal growth and development, with sleep duration changing from infancy to adulthood. Sleep problems during infancy and early childhood are among the most frequent complaints with which parents present to healthcare professionals.
1.4 Sleep in the Elderly – When to Reassure, When to Intervene
By JULIE CARRIER, PhD, MARJOLAINE LAFORTUNE, BSc, and CAROLINE DRAPEAU, PhD
Sleep changes occur from the cradle to the grave with important modifications even in “optimal aging”. Gradual changes in sleep with aging lead to lighter sleep and more awakenings, especially in the second half of the night.
1.3 Treating Chronic Insomnia in Primary Care: Early Recognition and Management
By JUDITH R. DAVIDSON, PhD, CPsych
Chronic insomnia – ie, insomnia of at least 1 month’s duration – is a frequent problem in the primary-care office. Family physicians are best suited to identify the patient’s insomnia and initiate early treatment. This issue of Insomnia Rounds outlines how to recognize and effectively treat chronic insomnia in adults.
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1.2 Taking Control of Acute Insomnia: Restoring Healthy Sleep Patterns
By JAMES MacFARLANE, PhD, DABSM
Acute insomnia is experienced by a significant proportion of the population, and may be a precursor of a more complex sleep-related syndrome. In some cases, insomnia may be related to the emergence of a specific medical or psychiatric disorder. There is often a combination of factors contributing to the patient’s disrupted sleep pattern, and thorough assessment for the 3 “P’s” (predisposing, precipitating, and perpetuating factors) is an essential part of effective management.
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1.1 Insomnia: Prevalence, Burden, and Consequences
By CHARLES M. MORIN, PhD
Insomnia is a significant and costly public health problem. It is among the most frequent complaints in primary-care medicine. Persistent insomnia represents an important health burden for the individual and for society at large, as evidenced by its adverse impact on quality of life, occupational functioning, and psychological and mental health.
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