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Use of insomnia treatments and discussions about sleep with health professionals among Australian adults with mental health conditions
Nature and science of sleep, Vol.15, pp.623-637
2023
PMID: 37577358
Abstract
Background: Insomnia is a common issue among individuals with mental health conditions, yet the frequency of insomnia treatment remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of probable insomnia, discussions regarding sleep with health professionals, and the utilisation of commonly delivered insomnia treatments in Australian adults diagnosed with mental health conditions.
Methods: This study represents a secondary analysis of data collected through a cross-sectional, national online survey conducted in 2019. A subset included participants (n = 624, age 18– 85y) who self-reported a diagnosis of depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, panic disorder, or post-traumatic stress disorder. Participants were classed as having probable insomnia based on self-reported symptoms and a minimum availability of 7.5 hours in bed.
Results: Among individuals with probable insomnia (n = 296, 47.4%), 64.5% (n = 191) reported discussing sleep with one or more health professionals, predominantly with general practitioners (n = 160, 83.8%). However, 35.4% (n = 105) of people with probable insomnia had not discussed their sleep with a health professional. Additionally, 35.1% (n = 104) used prescribed medication for sleep, while only 15.9% (n = 47) had used the first line recommended treatment of cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia in the last 12 months.
Conclusion: Although most participants who met the criteria for probable insomnia had engaged in discussions about sleep with health professionals, utilisation of first line recommended treatment was low. Interventions that promote routine assessment of sleep and first line treatment for insomnia by health professionals would likely benefit people with mental health conditions.
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- Title
- Use of insomnia treatments and discussions about sleep with health professionals among Australian adults with mental health conditions
- Authors/Creators
- Daniel I Russell - College of Science, Health, Engineering and Education (SHEE), Murdoch University, Murdoch, Western Australia, 6150, AustraliaAmy C Reynolds - Flinders UniversitySarah L Appleton - The Freemasons Centre for Male Health & Wellbeing, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, 5005, AustraliaRobert J Adams - University of AdelaideHelen Correia - Psychological Sciences, Australian College of Applied Professions Perth, Northbridge, Western Australia, 6003, AustraliaJenny A Bowman - Hunter Medical Research InstituteTiffany K Gill - Adelaide Medical School, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, 5005, AustraliaAlexandra P Metse - School of Health, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, Queensland, 4556, Australia
- Publication Details
- Nature and science of sleep, Vol.15, pp.623-637
- Publisher
- Dove Press
- Identifiers
- 991005599066507891
- Copyright
- © 2023 Russell et al.
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Murdoch University
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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