| Literature DB >> 22468929 |
Adam D Bramoweth1, Daniel J Taylor.
Abstract
Chronic insomnia is prevalent, contributes a significant economic burden, and people with insomnia have increased health care utilization (HCU). The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between chronic insomnia and HCU in a population with fewer medical/mental health problems, using current operational definitions of chronic insomnia and multiple measures of HCU. Participants with chronic insomnia had greater HCU than normal sleepers. Participants with chronic insomnia plus a comorbid condition had greater HCU than normal sleepers with a medical/mental health problem and participants with only chronic insomnia. The relationship between chronic insomnia and HCU was moderated by comorbid medical/mental health problems. Early identification and intervention of chronic insomnia may help reduce HCU and costs associated with chronic insomnia.Entities:
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Year: 2012 PMID: 22468929 DOI: 10.1080/15402002.2011.587067
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Behav Sleep Med ISSN: 1540-2002 Impact factor: 2.964