Abstract
Although the basic function of sleep remains a mystery, insufficient sleep is associated with mood disturbance, fatigue and
daytime lethargy, cognitive impairments, daytime behavior problems, academic problems, use of stimulants, work absenteeism,
lost work production and an increase in healthcare utilization. The International Classification of Sleep Disorders distinguishes
90 different disorders, many of which can be effectively treated, but when left untreated can be costly in terms of quality
of life, health and healthcare cost. Over the past 50 years we have become more effective in measuring sleep and have honed
our treatments to better address the sleep disorders that most impact us. This article will focus on the three sleep disorders
for which patients most frequently seek care, including insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and restless leg syndrome.
daytime lethargy, cognitive impairments, daytime behavior problems, academic problems, use of stimulants, work absenteeism,
lost work production and an increase in healthcare utilization. The International Classification of Sleep Disorders distinguishes
90 different disorders, many of which can be effectively treated, but when left untreated can be costly in terms of quality
of life, health and healthcare cost. Over the past 50 years we have become more effective in measuring sleep and have honed
our treatments to better address the sleep disorders that most impact us. This article will focus on the three sleep disorders
for which patients most frequently seek care, including insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and restless leg syndrome.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-12
- DOI 10.1007/s10880-012-9297-0
- Authors
- Catherine C. Schuman, Division of Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School and Cambridge Health Alliance, Boston, MA, USA
- Hrayr P. Attarian, Department of Neurology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL, USA
- Journal Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings
- Online ISSN 1573-3572
- Print ISSN 1068-9583