Late life insomnia: A brief review

Journal of Geriatric Mental Health

关键词: Aging;    insomnia;    late-life;    management;    sleep;    treatment;   

DOI  :  10.4103/2348-9995.152425

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Insomnia in life-life is a common clinical presentation and yet its appropriate assessment and management can be challenging. This is largely due to the complex interplay of various co-morbid factors like physical or mental disorders, poly-pharmacotherapy, primary sleep disorders, psycho-social and environmental factors. Despite several evidence-based effective treatments being available, inappropriate pharmacotherapy is common and frequently leads to poorer outcomes and considerable risks in this population group. Nonpharmacological treatments are effective, but remain largely under-funded and infrequently used. This paper reviews the important changes in classification of insomnia; normal age related changes of sleep; factors contributing to late-life insomnia and useful assessment tools and treatment strategies in the management of chronic insomnia.

【 授权许可】

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