Bezsenność
Charakterystyka, pielęgnacja i opieka

Bezsenność (insomnia) to zaburzenie snu charakteryzujące się trudnościami w inicjacji i utrzymaniu snu, a także zbyt wczesnym budzeniem się, co skutkuje upośledzeniem funkcjonowania w ciągu dnia. Występuje u około 10% populacji i dzieli się na formy: ostrą, epizodyczną, nawracającą oraz przewlekłą (trwającą ponad 3 miesiące). Objawy obejmują m.in. wydłużony czas zasypiania, częste wybudzenia nocne, uczucie niewyspania, zmęczenie, zaburzenia koncentracji i nastroju. Diagnostyka opiera się na ocenie wzorców snu, dziennikach snu oraz badaniach różnicujących inne zaburzenia snu, takie jak bezdech senny czy zespół niespokojnych nóg. Czynniki etiologiczne to m.in. zmiany rutyny, środowiska, leki, choroby somatyczne i psychiczne, a także stres i nieprawidłowe nawyki higieny snu. Bezsenność jest szczególnie częsta u pacjentów paliatywnych (ok. 60%) oraz osób onkologicznych, gdzie może nasilać objawy towarzyszące, takie jak ból i lęk.

Bezsenność – wprowadzenie

Bezsenność (insomnia) to zaburzenie snu charakteryzujące się trudnością z zasypianiem, utrzymaniem snu lub zbyt wczesnym budzeniem się, co prowadzi do upośledzenia funkcjonowania w ciągu dnia. Niewystarczająca ilość snu może mieć szkodliwy wpływ na fizyczne i psychiczne samopoczucie pacjenta. Nasze ciała regenerują się podczas snu, a sen przywraca naszą psychiczną jasność umysłu.1 Bezsenność dotyka około 10% populacji światowej jako stan kwalifikujący się jako schorzenie medyczne. Chociaż zazwyczaj nie jest ona niebezpieczna, istnieje wiele metod farmakologicznych i psychologicznych jej leczenia.2

Bezsenność można podzielić na kilka kategorii w zależności od czasu trwania objawów: ostra (trwa kilka dni lub tygodni), epizodyczna (objawy występują przez co najmniej miesiąc, ale krócej niż 3 miesiące), nawracająca (dwa lub więcej epizodów w ciągu roku) oraz przewlekła (trwająca ponad 3 miesiące).3 Przewlekła bezsenność wymaga głębszej oceny i często stosowania leków nasennych. Pielęgniarki mogą wdrożyć sposoby wspierania snu, takie jak zmniejszenie bodźców i blokowanie czasu, aby zapewnić, że odpoczynek pacjenta nie będzie przerywany, a także edukowanie pacjentów na temat tego, jak mogą cieszyć się lepszym snem w domu.4

Diagnoza pielęgniarska bezsenności

Diagnozy pielęgniarskie są weryfikowane, dodawane lub wycofywane przez Międzynarodowy Komitet Rozwoju Diagnoz NANDA (DDC), aby dostosować się do zmian w standaryzacji języka. Bezsenność została zastąpiona terminem „Nieskuteczny wzorzec snu” (Ineffective Sleep Pattern).5 Diagnozy pielęgniarskie związane ze snem obejmują Zaburzony wzorzec snu, Bezsenność, Gotowość do poprawy snu oraz Deprywację snu.6 Przykładowe sformułowanie diagnozy pielęgniarskiej to: „Deprywacja snu związana z nadmiernie stymulującym środowiskiem, objawiająca się drażliwością, trudnościami z koncentracją i sennością”.7

Po dokładnej ocenie formułowana jest diagnoza pielęgniarska, aby konkretnie odnieść się do wyzwań związanych z bezsennością lub deprywacją snu, w oparciu o osąd kliniczny pielęgniarki i zrozumienie unikalnego stanu zdrowia pacjenta.8 Diagnozy pielęgniarskie służą jako zorganizowane mapy drogowe, które kierują działaniami pracowników służby zdrowia w zaspokajaniu unikalnych potrzeb każdego pacjenta.9

Objawy bezsenności

Bezsenność może przejawiać się kilkoma potencjalnymi objawami, które dzielą się na kilka kategorii:10

  • Trudności z zasypianiem – leżenie w łóżku przez długi czas przed zaśnięciem (częściej u młodszych dorosłych)11
  • Trudności z utrzymaniem snu – budzenie się w nocy i trudności z ponownym zaśnięciem (najczęstszy objaw, zazwyczaj dotykający starszych dorosłych)12
  • Zbyt wczesne budzenie się rano i niemożność ponownego zaśnięcia13
  • Słaba jakość snu powodująca uczucie niewyspania14
  • Uczucie zmęczenia, złego samopoczucia lub senności w ciągu dnia15
  • Opóźnione reakcje, np. zbyt wolne reagowanie podczas prowadzenia pojazdu16
  • Problemy z pamięcią17
  • Spowolnione procesy myślowe, dezorientacja lub trudności z koncentracją18
  • Zaburzenia nastroju, szczególnie lęk, depresja i rozdrażnienie19
  • Inne zakłócenia w pracy, działaniach społecznych, hobby lub innych rutynowych czynnościach20

Gdy bezsenność jest ciężka lub utrzymuje się przez długi czas, powoduje deprywację snu. Głównym problemem związanym z deprywacją snu jest senność w ciągu dnia, która może być niebezpieczna, jeśli prowadzisz pojazd lub wykonujesz inne zadania wymagające czujności i uwagi.21

Ocena pielęgniarska bezsenności

Pierwszym krokiem w opiece pielęgniarskiej jest ocena pielęgniarska, podczas której pielęgniarka zbiera dane fizyczne, psychospołeczne, emocjonalne i diagnostyczne.22 Rozpocznij ukierunkowaną ocenę wzorców snu pacjenta, zadając otwarte pytanie, takie jak: „Czy czujesz się wypoczęty po przebudzeniu?” Od tego momentu należy ocenić pięć kluczowych charakterystyk snu: czas trwania snu, jakość snu, czas snu, czujność w ciągu dnia oraz obecność zaburzeń snu.23

Aby zdiagnozować bezsenność, pracownik służby zdrowia zadaje pytania dotyczące nawyków snu pacjenta i może poprosić pacjenta o prowadzenie dziennika snu przez 1-2 tygodnie. Dziennik snu rejestruje czas, kiedy pacjent kładzie się spać, budzi się i drzemie każdego dnia. Rejestruje się również czas wykonywania czynności, takich jak ćwiczenia i picie kawy lub alkoholu, a także uczucie senności w ciągu dnia. Można zlecić badanie snu, aby sprawdzić, czy nie występują inne problemy ze snem, takie jak zaburzenia rytmu dobowego, bezdech senny i narkolepsja.24

Przyczyny bezsenności

Bezsenność może być spowodowana wieloma czynnikami, w tym:25

  • Zmiany w codziennej rutynie lub środowisku
  • Trudności z utworzeniem spokojnej przestrzeni do spania
  • Poczucie, że zawsze trzeba być gotowym i czujnym
  • Niezdrowe nawyki snu, takie jak oglądanie telewizji w łóżku lub używanie łóżka do zajęć innych niż sen lub aktywność seksualna
  • Poczucie braku kontroli nad własnym życiem
  • Brak wystarczającego wsparcia ze strony rodziny, przyjaciół, zespołu opieki zdrowotnej lub innych osób w życiu
  • Niektóre leki
  • Problemy medyczne26

Istnieją trzy czynniki wpływające na bezsenność, znane jako „trzy P bezsenności”: predysponujące, przyspieszające i utrwalające.27 Bezsenność może również być objawem innego schorzenia. Ludzie mogą mieć zespół niespokojnych nóg w nocy, co może przyczyniać się do bezsenności. Mogą mieć bezdech senny, który może przyczyniać się do bezsenności. Mogą mieć zaburzenie koszmarów sennych, lęk lub depresję.28

Osoby cierpiące na depresję zazwyczaj mają około 2-3 razy większe prawdopodobieństwo wystąpienia bezsenności. Dodatkowo, osoby cierpiące na bezsenność mają również podwyższone ryzyko depresji.29 Bezsenność jest również częstsza u starszych dorosłych, kobiet, osób zestresowanych i osób z określonymi problemami medycznymi i psychicznymi, takimi jak depresja.30

Interwencje pielęgniarskie w bezsenności

Interwencje pielęgniarskie i opieka są niezbędne dla powrotu pacjenta do zdrowia.31 Plany opieki pielęgniarskiej pomagają ustalić priorytety ocen i interwencji zarówno dla krótko-, jak i długoterminowych celów opieki.32 Strategie zarządzania mogą obejmować zarówno interwencje niefarmakologiczne, jak i farmakologiczne, dostosowane do konkretnych potrzeb i preferencji pacjenta.33

Niefarmakologiczne interwencje pielęgniarskie

Interwencje terapeutyczne i działania pielęgniarskie dla pacjentów z rozpoznaniem bezsenności mogą obejmować:34

  • Ocena pielęgniarska bezsenności35
  • Edukacja w zakresie higieny snu – może poprawić sen poprzez wpływ na czas zasypiania i czas czuwania po zaśnięciu, całkowity czas snu i sen wolnofalowy oraz wpływać na sen REM36
  • Zachęcanie pacjenta do picia mleka – L-tryptofan, składnik mleka, sprzyja snu37
  • Edukacja pacjenta na temat odpowiedniego spożywania pokarmów i płynów, takich jak unikanie ciężkich posiłków, alkoholu, kofeiny czy palenia przed snem38
  • Dostarczanie informacji o terapii poznawczo-behawioralnej (CBT)39
  • Promowanie aktywności ułatwiających relaksację i sprzyjających zasypianiu40
  • Podawanie leków zgodnie z zaleceniami41
  • Kontrola bólu – niekontrolowany ból jest częstym źródłem zaburzeń snu u hospitalizowanych pacjentów42

Pielęgniarki w całym kraju badają innowacyjne sposoby przekształcania szpitali w bardziej spokojne środowiska, które sprzyjają leczeniu.43 Jedna ze strategii obejmowała zmniejszenie ekspozycji pacjentów na światło poprzez przełączenie na czerwone światła w nocy, przy jednoczesnym używaniu aktygrafów do pomiaru ekspozycji na konkretny kolor światła, sen i aktywność.44

Oprócz redukcji światła, pielęgniarki starały się również zmniejszyć hałas w otoczeniu. Dodatkowo, pielęgniarki potwierdziły znaczenie łączenia opieki przez członków interdyscyplinarnego zespołu, aby zmniejszyć przerwy w śnie. Inne strategie wspierające sen obejmowały pytanie pacjentów o to, jakie środki stosują w domu, aby pomóc im zasnąć, takie jak dodatkowe poduszki lub słuchanie muzyki.45

Dodatkowe interwencje wspierające sen

Poniżej przedstawiono podsumowanie innych interwencji pielęgniarskich opartych na dowodach naukowych, stosowanych w celu promocji snu:46

  • Dostosowanie środowiska (np. światło, hałas, temperatura, materac i łóżko) w celu promocji snu
  • Edukacja pacjenta w zakresie technik poprawiających sen
  • Przegląd literatury wykazał dowody na skuteczność takich interwencji pielęgniarskich jak masaż, akupunktura oraz muzyka lub naturalne dźwięki47

Podczas wdrażania interwencji w celu promocji snu ważne jest, aby dostosować je do konkretnych potrzeb i obaw pacjenta.48 Przy ocenie skuteczności interwencji należy zacząć od zapytania pacjenta, jak wypoczęty czuje się po przebudzeniu.49

Higiena snu

Zmiany w stylu życia często pomagają poprawić krótkotrwałą bezsenność. Pacjenta należy edukować na temat zdrowych nawyków snu, takich jak:50

  • Spraw, aby Twoja sypialnia sprzyjała snu – śpij w chłodnym, cichym miejscu
  • Unikaj sztucznego światła z telewizora lub urządzeń elektronicznych, ponieważ może to zakłócać cykl snu i czuwania
  • Chodź spać i wstawaj mniej więcej o tych samych porach każdego dnia, nawet w weekendy
  • Jeśli to możliwe, unikaj pracy na nocne zmiany, nieregularnych harmonogramów lub innych rzeczy, które mogą zakłócać Twój rytm snu
  • Unikaj kofeiny, nikotyny i alkoholu przed pójściem spać
  • Chociaż alkohol może ułatwić zasypianie, wywołuje sen, który zazwyczaj jest lżejszy niż normalnie, co zwiększa prawdopodobieństwo budzenia się w nocy
  • Efekt działania kofeiny może trwać nawet osiem godzin51

Farmakoterapia w bezsenności

Terapia poznawczo-behawioralna w zakresie bezsenności jest zazwyczaj zalecanym pierwszym leczeniem przewlekłej bezsenności. Kilka leków na receptę może być również przepisanych w leczeniu bezsenności. Niektóre są przeznaczone do krótkotrwałego stosowania, podczas gdy inne są przeznaczone do długotrwałego stosowania. Niektóre leki na bezsenność mogą uzależniać, a wszystkie mogą powodować zawroty głowy, senność lub nasilenie depresji lub myśli samobójczych.52

Najczęściej przepisywane leki na bezsenność to:53

  • Benzodiazepiny, takie jak lorazepam (Ativan) – benzodiazepiny mogą uzależniać i powinny być przyjmowane tylko przez kilka tygodni. Mogą zakłócać sen REM.54

Główne kategorie leków zatwierdzonych do leczenia bezsenności to:55

Niektórzy pacjenci używają produktów dostępnych bez recepty jako środków nasennych. Wiele z nich zawiera antyhistaminy, które mogą wywoływać senność. Jednakże mogą być one niebezpieczne dla niektórych osób i mogą nie być najlepszym leczeniem bezsenności.57

Suplementy melatoniny to wytworzone w laboratorium wersje hormonu snu melatoniny. Wielu ludzi przyjmuje suplementy melatoniny, aby poprawić swój sen. Jednak badania nie udowodniły, że melatonina jest skutecznym leczeniem bezsenności.58 Chociaż melatonina może pomóc przy jet lagu, przyjmowanie jej losowo nie pomaga, ponieważ melatonina nie jest dobrym lekiem nasennym.59

Terapia poznawczo-behawioralna w bezsenności

Terapia poznawczo-behawioralna w leczeniu bezsenności (CBT-I) jest zwykle zalecanym pierwszym leczeniem przewlekłej bezsenności (bezsenność trwająca dłużej niż trzy miesiące) dla większości ludzi. Jest to zazwyczaj wystarczające do poprawy bezsenności, chociaż w niektórych przypadkach zalecane jest również leczenie farmakologiczne (zwykle po wcześniejszym wypróbowaniu CBT-I).60

CBT-I obejmuje pracę z przeszkolonym klinicystą przez kilka tygodni w celu identyfikacji i zwalczania czynników, które przyczyniają się do bezsenności, oraz korygowania nawyków, które są szkodliwe dla snu. Składniki CBT-I obejmują edukację dotyczącą snu, ograniczenie lub kompresję snu, kontrolę bodźców, higienę snu, terapię poznawczą i ćwiczenia relaksacyjne.61

Bezsenność ma naprawdę dobrą odpowiedź na interwencję behawioralną. Około 70-80% osób z przewlekłą bezsennością, które ukończą ustrukturyzowany program terapii poznawczo-behawioralnej w zakresie bezsenności (CBTi), zareaguje korzystnie i mogą całkowicie wyjść z bezsenności.62

Efektywność CBT-I

CBT-I znacząco poprawia czas zasypiania, całkowity czas snu i jakość snu zarówno w krótkim okresie (4 tygodnie do 3 miesięcy), jak i w długim okresie (dłużej niż 3 miesiące).63 CBT-I zapewnia ukierunkowane podejście do interwencji behawioralnych, które mogą pomóc osobom cierpiącym na bezsenność poprawić jakość snu, eliminując nieprawidłowe nawyki związane ze snem i niefunkcjonalne przekonania.64

CBT-I znacznie przewyższa skutecznością leki nasenne i ma mniej skutków ubocznych, ale istnieją pewne dowody na to, że jeśli stosuje się leki, to stosowanie ich na początku programu CBT-I, a następnie ich odstawianie przynosi najlepsze długoterminowe korzyści dla snu.65

Cele i oczekiwane wyniki w opiece nad pacjentem z bezsennością

Cele i oczekiwane wyniki mogą obejmować:66

  • Pacjent uzyska optymalną ilość snu, co będzie potwierdzone odpoczętym wyglądem, wyrażaniem uczucia wypoczęcia i poprawą wzorca snu67
  • Pacjent zgłasza poprawę jakości i czasu trwania snu; jednak zależy to od leczenia i stopnia nasilenia schorzenia68
  • Pacjent demonstruje zrozumienie i stosowanie skutecznych technik higieny snu69
  • Pacjent doświadcza zmniejszenia zmęczenia w ciągu dnia i zaburzeń poznawczych70
  • Nastrój pacjenta i jakość życia ulegają poprawie wraz z lepszym snem71
  • Ogólny cel związany ze snem brzmi: „Pacjent obudzi się wypoczęty po spędzeniu odpowiedniej ilości czasu na spaniu”72

Rola pielęgniarki w edukacji pacjenta

Pielęgniarki odgrywają kluczową rolę w edukacji pacjentów na temat bezsenności i zarządzania nią. Oto główne obszary edukacji pacjenta:73

  • Ustanowienie i utrzymanie regularnych godzin snu i budzenia się
  • Unikanie stymulantów: ograniczenie kofeiny, nikotyny i alkoholu, szczególnie w czasie zbliżającym się do snu
  • Zarządzanie stresem: zachęcanie do stosowania technik relaksacyjnych i poznawczego przeformułowania w celu zmniejszenia lęku i stresu przed snem
  • Edukacja dotycząca leków: zapewnienie, że pacjent rozumie odpowiednie stosowanie środków nasennych, ich skutki uboczne i znaczenie krótkoterminowego stosowania74

Edukacja pacjenta powinna również obejmować informacje o tym, kiedy należy skonsultować się z lekarzem. Pacjent powinien obserwować zmiany w swoim zdrowiu i skontaktować się z lekarzem, jeśli:75

  • Wysiłki w celu poprawy snu nie przynoszą rezultatów
  • Bezsenność się pogarsza
  • Pacjent czuje się przygnębiony, zdeprymowany lub stracił zainteresowanie rzeczami, które zwykle sprawiają mu przyjemność76

Wpływ bezsenności na jakość życia

Bezsenność może negatywnie wpływać na codzienne funkcjonowanie, powodując zmęczenie, zaburzenia nastroju i upośledzenia poznawcze. Pielęgniarki pomagają w ocenie, zarządzaniu i edukacji pacjentów na temat bezsenności w celu poprawy jakości snu i ogólnego samopoczucia.77 Bezsenność wpływa na życie codzienne. Może wpływać na pracę i relacje osobiste. Uczucie zmęczenia lub senności może również zwiększyć ryzyko wypadku samochodowego lub zranienia się.78

Bezsenność może również wpływać na codzienną jakość życia. Skutki bezsenności obejmują:79

  • Uczucie zmęczenia i brak energii przez cały dzień
  • Wpływ na zdrowie fizyczne i psychiczne
  • Zabijanie komórek mózgowych i powodowanie utraty pamięci
  • Utrudnianie opieki nad bliską osobą i zaspokajania jej potrzeb80

Bezsenność jest powiązana z wyższym wskaźnikiem absencji w pracy, zmniejszoną produktywnością i większym prawdopodobieństwem korzystania ze służby zdrowia, z zwiększoną liczbą wizyt u lekarza rodzinnego i w szpitalu.81 Koszt niewystarczającego snu w Australii jest znaczący. Związane z tym koszty opieki zdrowotnej wynoszą 1,24 miliarda dolarów, a szacowana utrata produktywności to 12,19 miliarda dolarów.82

Bezsenność u szczególnych grup pacjentów

Bezsenność u opiekunów

Bezsenność może być również spowodowana:83

  • Zmianami w codziennej rutynie lub środowisku spowodowanymi rolą opiekuna
  • Trudnościami w tworzeniu spokojnej przestrzeni do spania – może to być szczególnie trudne, jeśli śpisz z osobą, którą się opiekujesz
  • Poczuciem, że zawsze musisz być obudzony i gotowy do opieki nad bliską osobą84

Jeśli bezsenność przeszkadza w twoich codziennych czynnościach, leki mogą być pomocne. Istnieje wiele leków, które mogą pomóc poprawić nastrój i leczyć bezsenność.85

Bezsenność u pacjentów paliatywnych

Bezsenność to stan upośledzonego snu, z trudnościami w inicjowaniu lub utrzymaniu snu i/lub doświadczaniem snu jako nieregenerującego i nieorzeźwiającego, mimo posiadania odpowiedniej możliwości snu, co powoduje upośledzenie funkcjonowania w ciągu dnia lub inne konsekwencje dla pacjenta w ciągu dnia.86

Pacjenci poddawani opiece paliatywnej różnią się pod względem stanu funkcjonalnego i tego, gdzie znajdują się w swojej osobistej trajektorii w poważnej chorobie. W rezultacie podejście i leczenie bezsenności u tych pacjentów powinno być zindywidualizowane, ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem celów pacjenta i obecnego stanu zdrowia. Podejście do bezsenności będzie musiało być aktualizowane w miarę postępu choroby pacjenta.87

Bezsenność jest powszechna u pacjentów paliatywnych, z zgłaszaną częstością występowania około 60 procent. Bezsenność ma negatywny wpływ na jakość życia i zdolność do wykonywania normalnych funkcji. Ponadto jest uważana za czynnik ryzyka rozwoju zaburzeń fizycznych i psychiatrycznych.88

Bezsenność u pacjentów onkologicznych

Jeśli doświadczasz trudności ze snem co najmniej trzy noce w tygodniu i masz te problemy od ponad miesiąca, możesz mieć bezsenność. Bezsenność jest bardzo powszechna u pacjentów onkologicznych i osób, które przeżyły raka, ale może mieć poważne skutki medyczne dla twojego zdrowia, jeśli nie jest leczona, więc ważne jest, aby porozmawiać z lekarzem, jeśli doświadczasz problemów ze snem.89

To powszechne dla pacjentów doświadczać bezsenności podczas i po leczeniu. Jeśli bezsenność nie jest leczona, może nasilać istniejące objawy, takie jak ból, zmęczenie i lęk.90

Pacjenci, którzy otrzymują sterydy jako część leczenia chemioterapeutycznego, są bardziej narażeni na problemy ze snem. Jeśli to możliwe, staraj się przyjmować sterydy wcześnie w ciągu dnia.91

Bezsenność u pielęgniarek oddziału intensywnej terapii

Zdrowa siła robocza jest niezbędna dla zrównoważonych systemów opieki zdrowotnej, kontroli chorób i zapewnienia jakościowych i bezpiecznych usług opieki zdrowotnej. Bezsenność jest powszechnym problemem wśród pielęgniarek oddziałów intensywnej terapii, przypisywanym trudnemu charakterowi ich pracy, długim i nieregularnym zmianom, wysokiemu poziomowi stresu i napięcia oraz narażeniu na traumatyczne sytuacje związane ze środowiskami intensywnej opieki.92

Badanie to wykazało, że bezsenność ma negatywny związek z produktywnością pracy pielęgniarek OIT i jakością życia. Może to wpływać na dostarczanie opieki pacjentom i bezpieczeństwo. Regularne sesje doradcze, lepsze godziny pracy, mniej nadgodzin i lepsza równowaga między życiem zawodowym a prywatnym mogą przyczynić się do zwiększenia produktywności i poprawy jakości życia wśród pielęgniarek OIT w ZEA.93

Bezsenność może prowadzić do zmęczenia, senności, upośledzenia poznawczego, zmian emocjonalnych i innych problemów, które mogą wpływać na samopoczucie pielęgniarek i produktywność pracy.94 Bezsenność wiąże się z wyższym wskaźnikiem absencji, zwiększonym korzystaniem z placówek szpitalnych, urazami zawodowymi, przewlekłym zmęczeniem, wypaleniem zawodowym, zaburzeniami odżywiania, zaburzeniami nastroju, niską samooceną, nieodpowiednim zarządzaniem stresem, negatywnymi ocenami jakości opieki, zwiększoną liczbą błędów medycznych, zagrożeniem bezpieczeństwa pacjentów i zmniejszoną produktywnością pracy.95

Zaleca się, aby czas pracy pielęgniarek nie przekraczał trzech kolejnych 12-godzinnych zmian nocnych, z maksymalnie 12 zaplanowanymi godzinami w ciągu jednego dnia. Należy również zapewnić wystarczającą ilość czasu wolnego między blokami zmian, aby umożliwić regenerację.96

Współpraca interdyscyplinarna w leczeniu bezsenności

Skuteczne leczenie bezsenności często wymaga współpracy interdyscyplinarnej. W zależności od stanu pacjenta, zespół może obejmować lekarzy laryngologów (ENT), pulmonologów (specjalistów płuc), neurologów, psychiatrów i specjalistów zarządzania wagą z specjalną wiedzą w zakresie zaburzeń snu. Pacjent otrzymuje najlepszą możliwą opiekę, gdy wszyscy współpracują dla jego dobra.97

Jeśli ocena sugeruje, że bezsenność pacjenta jest związana ze schorzeniem takim jak bezdech senny lub problemy z sercem lub płucami, specjalista ds. snu behawioralnego skoordynuje opiekę z innymi specjalistami.98

Wnioski

Bezsenność to złożone zaburzenie snu, które wymaga kompleksowego podejścia. Pielęgniarki odgrywają kluczową rolę w ocenie, zarządzaniu i edukacji pacjentów na temat bezsenności. Poprzez stosowanie interwencji takich jak edukacja w zakresie higieny snu, terapia poznawczo-behawioralna i, w razie potrzeby, leki, pielęgniarki mogą pomóc pacjentom poprawić jakość snu i ogólną jakość życia.

Zindywidualizowane podejście do leczenia bezsenności powinno uwzględniać czy pacjent ma trudności z zasypianiem czy utrzymaniem snu, choroby współistniejące i preferencje pacjenta.99 Skuteczne leczenie łączy strategie farmakologiczne i niefarmakologiczne, mające na celu skrócenie czasu zasypiania, utrzymanie snu przez odpowiedni czas i zapobieganie wczesnemu budzeniu się, przy jednoczesnej poprawie funkcjonowania w ciągu dnia.100

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Materiały źródłowe

  • #1 Insomnia Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plans | NurseTogether
    https://www.nursetogether.com/insomnia-nursing-diagnosis-care-plan/
    Insomnia is the disruption in the amount and quality of sleep to the extent that it impairs functioning. Inadequate sleep can have detrimental effects on a patients physical and mental well-being. Our bodies repair themselves when we sleep, and sleep restores our mental clarity. […] Chronic insomnia requires deeper assessment and often the use of sleeping medications. Nurses can institute ways to support sleep, such as decreasing stimuli and blocking off time to ensure patients rest isnt interrupted as well as educating patients on how they can enjoy better sleep at home. […] Nursing diagnoses are revised, added, or retired by the NANDA International Diagnosis Development Committee (DDC) to coincide with shifts in language standardization. Insomnia has been replaced with Ineffective Sleep Pattern.
  • #2 Insomnia: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12119-insomnia
    Insomnia is when you experience disruptions in how you feel or function because you aren’t sleeping well or sleeping enough. About 10% of the world’s population experience insomnia that qualifies as a medical condition. It’s usually not dangerous, and there are many ways including medications and mental health options to treat it. […] Insomnia keeps you from sleeping, causing daytime disruptions of your physical and mental abilities. Insomnia is when you have trouble sleeping. Over time, the effects can grow and become severe. Some of the effects become dangerous when insomnia is severe or long-lasting. […] Insomnia has several potential symptoms, which fall into a few categories: When you have trouble sleeping. Daytime effects. Chronic insomnia characteristics. […] Because you need sleep to be your best, disruptions like insomnia commonly cause symptoms that affect you while you’re awake. These include: Feeling tired, unwell or sleepy. Delayed responses, such as reacting too slowly when you’re driving. Trouble remembering things. Slowed thought processes, confusion or trouble concentrating. Mood disruptions, especially anxiety, depression and irritability. Other disruptions in your work, social activities, hobbies or other routine activities.
  • #3
    https://www.procarehospicecare.com/treatment-of-insomnia-at-end-of-life
    Insomnia is defined as issues falling asleep or staying asleep, frequent nighttime awakenings with trouble returning to sleep despite best efforts for proper sleep environment, and adequate opportunity to sleep. It has detrimental effects on mood, normal daytime functioning, and alertness. Types of insomnia are based on symptom duration and include episodic (symptoms for at least one month but less than 3 months), recurrent (two or more episodes in a year), and persistent (lasting more than 3 months). […] Insomnia treatment requires a multifaceted approach and can include lifestyle modifications, cognitive behavioral therapy, and/or medications (over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription). Lifestyle Modifications can be made to adjust poor habits, sleep environment, and/or the patients nighttime routine.
  • #4 Insomnia Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plans | NurseTogether
    https://www.nursetogether.com/insomnia-nursing-diagnosis-care-plan/
    Insomnia is the disruption in the amount and quality of sleep to the extent that it impairs functioning. Inadequate sleep can have detrimental effects on a patients physical and mental well-being. Our bodies repair themselves when we sleep, and sleep restores our mental clarity. […] Chronic insomnia requires deeper assessment and often the use of sleeping medications. Nurses can institute ways to support sleep, such as decreasing stimuli and blocking off time to ensure patients rest isnt interrupted as well as educating patients on how they can enjoy better sleep at home. […] Nursing diagnoses are revised, added, or retired by the NANDA International Diagnosis Development Committee (DDC) to coincide with shifts in language standardization. Insomnia has been replaced with Ineffective Sleep Pattern.
  • #5 Insomnia Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plans | NurseTogether
    https://www.nursetogether.com/insomnia-nursing-diagnosis-care-plan/
    Insomnia is the disruption in the amount and quality of sleep to the extent that it impairs functioning. Inadequate sleep can have detrimental effects on a patients physical and mental well-being. Our bodies repair themselves when we sleep, and sleep restores our mental clarity. […] Chronic insomnia requires deeper assessment and often the use of sleeping medications. Nurses can institute ways to support sleep, such as decreasing stimuli and blocking off time to ensure patients rest isnt interrupted as well as educating patients on how they can enjoy better sleep at home. […] Nursing diagnoses are revised, added, or retired by the NANDA International Diagnosis Development Committee (DDC) to coincide with shifts in language standardization. Insomnia has been replaced with Ineffective Sleep Pattern.
  • #6 Chapter 12 Sleep and Rest – Nursing Fundamentals – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK591812/
    Concerns about signs of sleep disorders should be communicated to the health care provider for follow-up. […] NANDA-I nursing diagnoses related to sleep include Disturbed Sleep Pattern, Insomnia, Readiness for Enhanced Sleep, and Sleep Deprivation. When creating a nursing care plan for a patient, review a nursing care planning source for current NANDA-I approved nursing diagnoses and interventions related to sleep. […] An overall goal related to sleep is, The patient will awaken refreshed once adequate time is spent sleeping. […] Since the days of Florence Nightingale, sleep has been recognized as beneficial to health and of great importance during nursing care due to its restorative function. It is common for sleep disturbances and changes in sleep pattern to occur in connection with hospitalization, especially among surgical patients.
  • #7 12.3 Applying the Nursing Process – Nursing Fundamentals 2e
    https://wtcs.pressbooks.pub/nursingfundamentals/chapter/12-3-applying-the-nursing-process/
    Since the days of Florence Nightingale, sleep has been recognized as beneficial to health and of great importance during nursing care due to its restorative function. […] Clients in medical and surgical units often report disrupted sleep, not feeling refreshed by sleep, wakeful periods during the night, and increased sleepiness during the day. […] Therefore, it is important to provide effective nursing interventions to promote sleep. […] Concerns about signs of sleep disorders should be communicated to the health care provider for follow-up. […] NANDA-I nursing diagnoses related to sleep include Disturbed Sleep Pattern, Insomnia, Readiness for Enhanced Sleep, and Sleep Deprivation. […] A sample nursing diagnostic statement is, Sleep Deprivation related to an overstimulating environment as evidenced by irritability, difficulty concentrating, and drowsiness.
  • #8 Insomnia & Sleep Deprivation Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plans – Nurseslabs
    https://nurseslabs.com/insomnia/
    Following a thorough assessment, a nursing diagnosis is formulated to specifically address the challenges associated with insomnia or sleep deprivation based on the nurses clinical judgement and understanding of the patients unique health condition. […] Goals and expected outcomes may include: The client will obtain optimal amounts of sleep as evidenced by a rested appearance, verbalization of feeling rested, and improvement in sleep pattern. […] Therapeutic interventions and nursing actions for clients diagnosed with insomnia may include: Nursing Assessment of Insomnia. […] Sleep hygiene can improve sleep by affecting sleep latency and time awake after sleep onset, total sleep time, and slow wave sleep; and influencing REM sleep. […] Encourage the client to take milk. L-tryptophan is a component of milk that promotes sleep.
  • #9 Insomnia & Sleep Deprivation Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plans – Nurseslabs
    https://nurseslabs.com/insomnia/
    Insomnia, sleep deprivation, and disturbed sleep patterns represent critical nursing problems needed to be addressed concerning sleep disruption. […] Nurses are integral in mitigating the effects of insomnia, sleep deprivation, and disturbed sleep patterns. […] The nursing diagnosis of a disturbed sleep pattern further encompasses these conditions, underlining the irregular and disrupted nature of an individuals sleep cycle. […] Nursing care plans serve as organized roadmaps that guide healthcare professionals in addressing the unique needs of each client. […] Management strategies may include both non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions designed to fit the specific needs and preferences of the client. […] The following are nursing priorities for clients diagnosed with insomnia: Disturbed sleep pattern. The disturbances in the clients sleep pattern contribute to significant role impairments and are often the primary concern prompting the client to seek treatment.
  • #10 Insomnia: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12119-insomnia
    Insomnia is when you experience disruptions in how you feel or function because you aren’t sleeping well or sleeping enough. About 10% of the world’s population experience insomnia that qualifies as a medical condition. It’s usually not dangerous, and there are many ways including medications and mental health options to treat it. […] Insomnia keeps you from sleeping, causing daytime disruptions of your physical and mental abilities. Insomnia is when you have trouble sleeping. Over time, the effects can grow and become severe. Some of the effects become dangerous when insomnia is severe or long-lasting. […] Insomnia has several potential symptoms, which fall into a few categories: When you have trouble sleeping. Daytime effects. Chronic insomnia characteristics. […] Because you need sleep to be your best, disruptions like insomnia commonly cause symptoms that affect you while you’re awake. These include: Feeling tired, unwell or sleepy. Delayed responses, such as reacting too slowly when you’re driving. Trouble remembering things. Slowed thought processes, confusion or trouble concentrating. Mood disruptions, especially anxiety, depression and irritability. Other disruptions in your work, social activities, hobbies or other routine activities.
  • #11 Chapter 12 Sleep and Rest – Nursing Fundamentals – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK591812/
    Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that causes trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting good quality sleep. Insomnia interferes with daily activities and causes the person to feel unrested or sleepy during the day. Short-term insomnia may be caused by stress or changes in one’s schedule or environment. It can last for a few days or weeks. Chronic insomnia occurs three or more nights a week, lasts more than three months, and cannot be fully explained by another health problem or a medication. Chronic insomnia raises the risk of high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. […] Symptoms of insomnia include the following: Lying awake for a long time before falling asleep. This is more common in younger adults. Sleeping for only short periods due to waking up often during the night or being awake for most of the night. This is the most common symptom and typically affects older adults. Waking up too early in the morning and not being able to get back to sleep. Having poor-quality of sleep that causes one to wake up feeling unrested. The person often feels sleepy during the day and has difficulty focusing on tasks. Insomnia can also cause irritability, anxiousness, and depression.
  • #12 Chapter 12 Sleep and Rest – Nursing Fundamentals – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK591812/
    Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that causes trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting good quality sleep. Insomnia interferes with daily activities and causes the person to feel unrested or sleepy during the day. Short-term insomnia may be caused by stress or changes in one’s schedule or environment. It can last for a few days or weeks. Chronic insomnia occurs three or more nights a week, lasts more than three months, and cannot be fully explained by another health problem or a medication. Chronic insomnia raises the risk of high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. […] Symptoms of insomnia include the following: Lying awake for a long time before falling asleep. This is more common in younger adults. Sleeping for only short periods due to waking up often during the night or being awake for most of the night. This is the most common symptom and typically affects older adults. Waking up too early in the morning and not being able to get back to sleep. Having poor-quality of sleep that causes one to wake up feeling unrested. The person often feels sleepy during the day and has difficulty focusing on tasks. Insomnia can also cause irritability, anxiousness, and depression.
  • #13 Chapter 12 Sleep and Rest – Nursing Fundamentals – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK591812/
    Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that causes trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting good quality sleep. Insomnia interferes with daily activities and causes the person to feel unrested or sleepy during the day. Short-term insomnia may be caused by stress or changes in one’s schedule or environment. It can last for a few days or weeks. Chronic insomnia occurs three or more nights a week, lasts more than three months, and cannot be fully explained by another health problem or a medication. Chronic insomnia raises the risk of high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. […] Symptoms of insomnia include the following: Lying awake for a long time before falling asleep. This is more common in younger adults. Sleeping for only short periods due to waking up often during the night or being awake for most of the night. This is the most common symptom and typically affects older adults. Waking up too early in the morning and not being able to get back to sleep. Having poor-quality of sleep that causes one to wake up feeling unrested. The person often feels sleepy during the day and has difficulty focusing on tasks. Insomnia can also cause irritability, anxiousness, and depression.
  • #14 Chapter 12 Sleep and Rest – Nursing Fundamentals – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK591812/
    Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that causes trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting good quality sleep. Insomnia interferes with daily activities and causes the person to feel unrested or sleepy during the day. Short-term insomnia may be caused by stress or changes in one’s schedule or environment. It can last for a few days or weeks. Chronic insomnia occurs three or more nights a week, lasts more than three months, and cannot be fully explained by another health problem or a medication. Chronic insomnia raises the risk of high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. […] Symptoms of insomnia include the following: Lying awake for a long time before falling asleep. This is more common in younger adults. Sleeping for only short periods due to waking up often during the night or being awake for most of the night. This is the most common symptom and typically affects older adults. Waking up too early in the morning and not being able to get back to sleep. Having poor-quality of sleep that causes one to wake up feeling unrested. The person often feels sleepy during the day and has difficulty focusing on tasks. Insomnia can also cause irritability, anxiousness, and depression.
  • #15 Insomnia: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12119-insomnia
    Insomnia is when you experience disruptions in how you feel or function because you aren’t sleeping well or sleeping enough. About 10% of the world’s population experience insomnia that qualifies as a medical condition. It’s usually not dangerous, and there are many ways including medications and mental health options to treat it. […] Insomnia keeps you from sleeping, causing daytime disruptions of your physical and mental abilities. Insomnia is when you have trouble sleeping. Over time, the effects can grow and become severe. Some of the effects become dangerous when insomnia is severe or long-lasting. […] Insomnia has several potential symptoms, which fall into a few categories: When you have trouble sleeping. Daytime effects. Chronic insomnia characteristics. […] Because you need sleep to be your best, disruptions like insomnia commonly cause symptoms that affect you while you’re awake. These include: Feeling tired, unwell or sleepy. Delayed responses, such as reacting too slowly when you’re driving. Trouble remembering things. Slowed thought processes, confusion or trouble concentrating. Mood disruptions, especially anxiety, depression and irritability. Other disruptions in your work, social activities, hobbies or other routine activities.
  • #16 Insomnia: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12119-insomnia
    Insomnia is when you experience disruptions in how you feel or function because you aren’t sleeping well or sleeping enough. About 10% of the world’s population experience insomnia that qualifies as a medical condition. It’s usually not dangerous, and there are many ways including medications and mental health options to treat it. […] Insomnia keeps you from sleeping, causing daytime disruptions of your physical and mental abilities. Insomnia is when you have trouble sleeping. Over time, the effects can grow and become severe. Some of the effects become dangerous when insomnia is severe or long-lasting. […] Insomnia has several potential symptoms, which fall into a few categories: When you have trouble sleeping. Daytime effects. Chronic insomnia characteristics. […] Because you need sleep to be your best, disruptions like insomnia commonly cause symptoms that affect you while you’re awake. These include: Feeling tired, unwell or sleepy. Delayed responses, such as reacting too slowly when you’re driving. Trouble remembering things. Slowed thought processes, confusion or trouble concentrating. Mood disruptions, especially anxiety, depression and irritability. Other disruptions in your work, social activities, hobbies or other routine activities.
  • #17 Insomnia: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12119-insomnia
    Insomnia is when you experience disruptions in how you feel or function because you aren’t sleeping well or sleeping enough. About 10% of the world’s population experience insomnia that qualifies as a medical condition. It’s usually not dangerous, and there are many ways including medications and mental health options to treat it. […] Insomnia keeps you from sleeping, causing daytime disruptions of your physical and mental abilities. Insomnia is when you have trouble sleeping. Over time, the effects can grow and become severe. Some of the effects become dangerous when insomnia is severe or long-lasting. […] Insomnia has several potential symptoms, which fall into a few categories: When you have trouble sleeping. Daytime effects. Chronic insomnia characteristics. […] Because you need sleep to be your best, disruptions like insomnia commonly cause symptoms that affect you while you’re awake. These include: Feeling tired, unwell or sleepy. Delayed responses, such as reacting too slowly when you’re driving. Trouble remembering things. Slowed thought processes, confusion or trouble concentrating. Mood disruptions, especially anxiety, depression and irritability. Other disruptions in your work, social activities, hobbies or other routine activities.
  • #18 Insomnia: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12119-insomnia
    Insomnia is when you experience disruptions in how you feel or function because you aren’t sleeping well or sleeping enough. About 10% of the world’s population experience insomnia that qualifies as a medical condition. It’s usually not dangerous, and there are many ways including medications and mental health options to treat it. […] Insomnia keeps you from sleeping, causing daytime disruptions of your physical and mental abilities. Insomnia is when you have trouble sleeping. Over time, the effects can grow and become severe. Some of the effects become dangerous when insomnia is severe or long-lasting. […] Insomnia has several potential symptoms, which fall into a few categories: When you have trouble sleeping. Daytime effects. Chronic insomnia characteristics. […] Because you need sleep to be your best, disruptions like insomnia commonly cause symptoms that affect you while you’re awake. These include: Feeling tired, unwell or sleepy. Delayed responses, such as reacting too slowly when you’re driving. Trouble remembering things. Slowed thought processes, confusion or trouble concentrating. Mood disruptions, especially anxiety, depression and irritability. Other disruptions in your work, social activities, hobbies or other routine activities.
  • #19 Insomnia: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12119-insomnia
    Insomnia is when you experience disruptions in how you feel or function because you aren’t sleeping well or sleeping enough. About 10% of the world’s population experience insomnia that qualifies as a medical condition. It’s usually not dangerous, and there are many ways including medications and mental health options to treat it. […] Insomnia keeps you from sleeping, causing daytime disruptions of your physical and mental abilities. Insomnia is when you have trouble sleeping. Over time, the effects can grow and become severe. Some of the effects become dangerous when insomnia is severe or long-lasting. […] Insomnia has several potential symptoms, which fall into a few categories: When you have trouble sleeping. Daytime effects. Chronic insomnia characteristics. […] Because you need sleep to be your best, disruptions like insomnia commonly cause symptoms that affect you while you’re awake. These include: Feeling tired, unwell or sleepy. Delayed responses, such as reacting too slowly when you’re driving. Trouble remembering things. Slowed thought processes, confusion or trouble concentrating. Mood disruptions, especially anxiety, depression and irritability. Other disruptions in your work, social activities, hobbies or other routine activities.
  • #20 Insomnia: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12119-insomnia
    Insomnia is when you experience disruptions in how you feel or function because you aren’t sleeping well or sleeping enough. About 10% of the world’s population experience insomnia that qualifies as a medical condition. It’s usually not dangerous, and there are many ways including medications and mental health options to treat it. […] Insomnia keeps you from sleeping, causing daytime disruptions of your physical and mental abilities. Insomnia is when you have trouble sleeping. Over time, the effects can grow and become severe. Some of the effects become dangerous when insomnia is severe or long-lasting. […] Insomnia has several potential symptoms, which fall into a few categories: When you have trouble sleeping. Daytime effects. Chronic insomnia characteristics. […] Because you need sleep to be your best, disruptions like insomnia commonly cause symptoms that affect you while you’re awake. These include: Feeling tired, unwell or sleepy. Delayed responses, such as reacting too slowly when you’re driving. Trouble remembering things. Slowed thought processes, confusion or trouble concentrating. Mood disruptions, especially anxiety, depression and irritability. Other disruptions in your work, social activities, hobbies or other routine activities.
  • #21 Insomnia: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12119-insomnia
    When insomnia is severe or lasts a long time, it causes sleep deprivation. A major concern with sleep deprivation is daytime sleepiness, which can be dangerous if you’re driving or doing other tasks that require you to be alert and attentive. […] There are many ways to treat insomnia, ranging from simple changes in your lifestyle and habits to various medications. The main approaches to treating insomnia are: Developing and practicing good sleep habits (also known as sleep hygiene). Medications that help you fall or stay asleep (especially ones that aren’t habit-forming or that might otherwise affect your sleep). Mental healthcare. […] Because your mental health can greatly affect your ability to sleep, mental healthcare is one of the most effective ways to improve your sleep, either directly or indirectly. A healthcare provider is the best person to tell you more about the possible mental health options and provide you with resources on how to get this kind of care.
  • #22 Insomnia Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plans | NurseTogether
    https://www.nursetogether.com/insomnia-nursing-diagnosis-care-plan/
    The first step of nursing care is the nursing assessment, during which the nurse will gather physical, psychosocial, emotional, and diagnostic data. […] Nursing interventions and care are essential for the patients recovery. […] Nursing care plans help prioritize assessments and interventions for both short and long-term goals of care.
  • #23 12.3: Applying the Nursing Process – Medicine LibreTexts
    https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Nursing_Fundamentals_(OpenRN)/12%3A_Sleep_and_Rest/12.03%3A_Applying_the_Nursing_Process
    Begin a focused assessment on a patients sleep patterns by asking an open-ended question such as, Do you feel rested upon awakening? From there, five key sleep characteristics should be assessed: sleep duration, sleep quality, sleep timing, daytime alertness, and the presence of a sleep disorder. […] Concerns about signs of sleep disorders should be communicated to the health care provider for follow-up. […] NANDA-I nursing diagnoses related to sleep include Disturbed Sleep Pattern, Insomnia, Readiness for Enhanced Sleep, and Sleep Deprivation. […] A sample PES statement is, Sleep Deprivation related to an overstimulating environment as evidenced by irritability, difficulty concentrating, and drowsiness. […] Since the days of Florence Nightingale, sleep has been recognized as beneficial to health and of great importance during nursing care due to its restorative function.
  • #24 Chapter 12 Sleep and Rest – Nursing Fundamentals – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK591812/
    To diagnose insomnia, the health care provider asks about a person’s sleep habits and may request the person to keep a sleep diary for 1-2 weeks. A sleep diary records the time a person goes to sleep, wakes up, and takes naps each day. Timing of activities such as exercising and drinking caffeine or alcohol are also recorded, as well as feelings of sleepiness throughout the day. A sleep study may be ordered to look for other sleep problems, such as circadian rhythm disorders, sleep apnea, and narcolepsy. […] Lifestyle changes often help improve short-term insomnia. The patient should be educated about healthy sleep habits, such as the following: Make your bedroom sleep-friendly. Sleep in a cool, quiet place. Avoid artificial light from the TV or electronic devices, as this can disrupt your sleep-wake cycle. Go to sleep and wake up around the same times each day, even on the weekends. If you can, avoid night shifts, irregular schedules, or other things that may disrupt your sleep schedule. Avoid caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol before bedtime. Although alcohol can make it easier to fall asleep, it triggers sleep that tends to be lighter than normal. This makes it more likely that you will wake up during the night. The effect of caffeine can last as long as eight hours.
  • #25 Managing Insomnia for Caregivers | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/patient-education/managing-insomnia-caregivers
    Insomnia is having trouble falling or staying asleep, waking up too early, or more than one of these things. It can happen even when you have enough time to sleep. People with insomnia often have trouble going back to sleep after they wake up. […] Insomnia can also be caused by: Changes to your daily routine or environment caused by your role as a caregiver. Having a hard time creating a peaceful space to sleep. This can be especially hard if you sleep with the person you are caring for. Feeling like you always have to be awake and ready to care for your loved one. Unhealthy sleep habits. This includes watching TV in bed or using your bed for activities other than sleep or sexual activity. Feeling like you don’t have control over your own life. Not having enough support from family, friends, healthcare team, or other people in your life. Some medications. Medical problems.
  • #26 Managing Insomnia for Caregivers | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/patient-education/managing-insomnia-caregivers
    Insomnia is having trouble falling or staying asleep, waking up too early, or more than one of these things. It can happen even when you have enough time to sleep. People with insomnia often have trouble going back to sleep after they wake up. […] Insomnia can also be caused by: Changes to your daily routine or environment caused by your role as a caregiver. Having a hard time creating a peaceful space to sleep. This can be especially hard if you sleep with the person you are caring for. Feeling like you always have to be awake and ready to care for your loved one. Unhealthy sleep habits. This includes watching TV in bed or using your bed for activities other than sleep or sexual activity. Feeling like you don’t have control over your own life. Not having enough support from family, friends, healthcare team, or other people in your life. Some medications. Medical problems.
  • #27 What doctors wish patients knew about insomnia | American Medical Association
    https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/what-doctors-wish-patients-knew-about-insomnia
    When you work up someone who does have insomnia, there’s something called the three Ps of insomnia, said Dr. Almadhoun. There’s the predisposing, the precipitating and perpetuating factors for insomnia. […] An important thing to keep in mind is that insomnia can also be a symptom of another condition, said Dr. Rosen. […] People may have restless leg syndrome at night that may contribute to insomnia. They may have sleep apnea that can contribute to insomnia. They may have a nightmare disorder. They may have anxiety or depression, Dr. Almadhoun said, noting that people who do have depression typically have about a two to three times more likelihood of insomnia. […] Additionally, people who have insomnia also have an elevated risk for depression as well, he said. […] There are two big buckets of insomnia as a primary disorder, based on how long the symptoms have been around, said Dr. Rosen. You can have acute insomnia in the setting of a stressor such as the COVID-19 public health emergency or a death in the family.
  • #28 What doctors wish patients knew about insomnia | American Medical Association
    https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/what-doctors-wish-patients-knew-about-insomnia
    When you work up someone who does have insomnia, there’s something called the three Ps of insomnia, said Dr. Almadhoun. There’s the predisposing, the precipitating and perpetuating factors for insomnia. […] An important thing to keep in mind is that insomnia can also be a symptom of another condition, said Dr. Rosen. […] People may have restless leg syndrome at night that may contribute to insomnia. They may have sleep apnea that can contribute to insomnia. They may have a nightmare disorder. They may have anxiety or depression, Dr. Almadhoun said, noting that people who do have depression typically have about a two to three times more likelihood of insomnia. […] Additionally, people who have insomnia also have an elevated risk for depression as well, he said. […] There are two big buckets of insomnia as a primary disorder, based on how long the symptoms have been around, said Dr. Rosen. You can have acute insomnia in the setting of a stressor such as the COVID-19 public health emergency or a death in the family.
  • #29 What doctors wish patients knew about insomnia | American Medical Association
    https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/what-doctors-wish-patients-knew-about-insomnia
    When you work up someone who does have insomnia, there’s something called the three Ps of insomnia, said Dr. Almadhoun. There’s the predisposing, the precipitating and perpetuating factors for insomnia. […] An important thing to keep in mind is that insomnia can also be a symptom of another condition, said Dr. Rosen. […] People may have restless leg syndrome at night that may contribute to insomnia. They may have sleep apnea that can contribute to insomnia. They may have a nightmare disorder. They may have anxiety or depression, Dr. Almadhoun said, noting that people who do have depression typically have about a two to three times more likelihood of insomnia. […] Additionally, people who have insomnia also have an elevated risk for depression as well, he said. […] There are two big buckets of insomnia as a primary disorder, based on how long the symptoms have been around, said Dr. Rosen. You can have acute insomnia in the setting of a stressor such as the COVID-19 public health emergency or a death in the family.
  • #30 What doctors wish patients knew about insomnia | American Medical Association
    https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/what-doctors-wish-patients-knew-about-insomnia
    Insomnia is also more common in older adults, women, people under stress and people with certain medical and mental health problems such as depression, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. […] Insomnia is the inability to fall or stay asleep, typically. It’s not a one or two month or one- or two-week type of thing, said Dr. Almadhoun. It’s over a few months where you’re having persistent difficulty falling or staying asleep multiple times a week for multiple months. […] About 25 to 30 million Americans have insomnia at any given timewhether its acute or chronic, said Dr. Rosen. […] Whats also important for insomnia is it causes disruption in your daytime activity, meaning you’re tired, you’re fatigued, you’re sleepy, Dr. Almadhoun said, noting if you have difficulty falling and staying asleep, but you wake up feeling refreshed, no issues, that’s not insomnia.
  • #31 Insomnia Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plans | NurseTogether
    https://www.nursetogether.com/insomnia-nursing-diagnosis-care-plan/
    The first step of nursing care is the nursing assessment, during which the nurse will gather physical, psychosocial, emotional, and diagnostic data. […] Nursing interventions and care are essential for the patients recovery. […] Nursing care plans help prioritize assessments and interventions for both short and long-term goals of care.
  • #32 Insomnia Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plans | NurseTogether
    https://www.nursetogether.com/insomnia-nursing-diagnosis-care-plan/
    The first step of nursing care is the nursing assessment, during which the nurse will gather physical, psychosocial, emotional, and diagnostic data. […] Nursing interventions and care are essential for the patients recovery. […] Nursing care plans help prioritize assessments and interventions for both short and long-term goals of care.
  • #33 Insomnia & Sleep Deprivation Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plans – Nurseslabs
    https://nurseslabs.com/insomnia/
    Insomnia, sleep deprivation, and disturbed sleep patterns represent critical nursing problems needed to be addressed concerning sleep disruption. […] Nurses are integral in mitigating the effects of insomnia, sleep deprivation, and disturbed sleep patterns. […] The nursing diagnosis of a disturbed sleep pattern further encompasses these conditions, underlining the irregular and disrupted nature of an individuals sleep cycle. […] Nursing care plans serve as organized roadmaps that guide healthcare professionals in addressing the unique needs of each client. […] Management strategies may include both non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions designed to fit the specific needs and preferences of the client. […] The following are nursing priorities for clients diagnosed with insomnia: Disturbed sleep pattern. The disturbances in the clients sleep pattern contribute to significant role impairments and are often the primary concern prompting the client to seek treatment.
  • #34 Insomnia & Sleep Deprivation Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plans – Nurseslabs
    https://nurseslabs.com/insomnia/
    Following a thorough assessment, a nursing diagnosis is formulated to specifically address the challenges associated with insomnia or sleep deprivation based on the nurses clinical judgement and understanding of the patients unique health condition. […] Goals and expected outcomes may include: The client will obtain optimal amounts of sleep as evidenced by a rested appearance, verbalization of feeling rested, and improvement in sleep pattern. […] Therapeutic interventions and nursing actions for clients diagnosed with insomnia may include: Nursing Assessment of Insomnia. […] Sleep hygiene can improve sleep by affecting sleep latency and time awake after sleep onset, total sleep time, and slow wave sleep; and influencing REM sleep. […] Encourage the client to take milk. L-tryptophan is a component of milk that promotes sleep.
  • #35 Insomnia & Sleep Deprivation Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plans – Nurseslabs
    https://nurseslabs.com/insomnia/
    Following a thorough assessment, a nursing diagnosis is formulated to specifically address the challenges associated with insomnia or sleep deprivation based on the nurses clinical judgement and understanding of the patients unique health condition. […] Goals and expected outcomes may include: The client will obtain optimal amounts of sleep as evidenced by a rested appearance, verbalization of feeling rested, and improvement in sleep pattern. […] Therapeutic interventions and nursing actions for clients diagnosed with insomnia may include: Nursing Assessment of Insomnia. […] Sleep hygiene can improve sleep by affecting sleep latency and time awake after sleep onset, total sleep time, and slow wave sleep; and influencing REM sleep. […] Encourage the client to take milk. L-tryptophan is a component of milk that promotes sleep.
  • #36 Insomnia & Sleep Deprivation Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plans – Nurseslabs
    https://nurseslabs.com/insomnia/
    Following a thorough assessment, a nursing diagnosis is formulated to specifically address the challenges associated with insomnia or sleep deprivation based on the nurses clinical judgement and understanding of the patients unique health condition. […] Goals and expected outcomes may include: The client will obtain optimal amounts of sleep as evidenced by a rested appearance, verbalization of feeling rested, and improvement in sleep pattern. […] Therapeutic interventions and nursing actions for clients diagnosed with insomnia may include: Nursing Assessment of Insomnia. […] Sleep hygiene can improve sleep by affecting sleep latency and time awake after sleep onset, total sleep time, and slow wave sleep; and influencing REM sleep. […] Encourage the client to take milk. L-tryptophan is a component of milk that promotes sleep.
  • #37 Insomnia & Sleep Deprivation Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plans – Nurseslabs
    https://nurseslabs.com/insomnia/
    Following a thorough assessment, a nursing diagnosis is formulated to specifically address the challenges associated with insomnia or sleep deprivation based on the nurses clinical judgement and understanding of the patients unique health condition. […] Goals and expected outcomes may include: The client will obtain optimal amounts of sleep as evidenced by a rested appearance, verbalization of feeling rested, and improvement in sleep pattern. […] Therapeutic interventions and nursing actions for clients diagnosed with insomnia may include: Nursing Assessment of Insomnia. […] Sleep hygiene can improve sleep by affecting sleep latency and time awake after sleep onset, total sleep time, and slow wave sleep; and influencing REM sleep. […] Encourage the client to take milk. L-tryptophan is a component of milk that promotes sleep.
  • #38 Insomnia & Sleep Deprivation Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plans – Nurseslabs
    https://nurseslabs.com/insomnia/
    Educate the client on the proper food and fluid intake such as avoiding heavy meals, alcohol, caffeine, or smoking before bedtime. […] Provide information about cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). […] These kinds of activities facilitate relaxation and promote the onset of sleep. […] Administer pharmacological agents as prescribed. […] Uncontrolled pain is a further source of sleep disruption frequently experienced by hospitalized clients.
  • #39 Insomnia & Sleep Deprivation Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plans – Nurseslabs
    https://nurseslabs.com/insomnia/
    Educate the client on the proper food and fluid intake such as avoiding heavy meals, alcohol, caffeine, or smoking before bedtime. […] Provide information about cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). […] These kinds of activities facilitate relaxation and promote the onset of sleep. […] Administer pharmacological agents as prescribed. […] Uncontrolled pain is a further source of sleep disruption frequently experienced by hospitalized clients.
  • #40 Insomnia & Sleep Deprivation Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plans – Nurseslabs
    https://nurseslabs.com/insomnia/
    Educate the client on the proper food and fluid intake such as avoiding heavy meals, alcohol, caffeine, or smoking before bedtime. […] Provide information about cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). […] These kinds of activities facilitate relaxation and promote the onset of sleep. […] Administer pharmacological agents as prescribed. […] Uncontrolled pain is a further source of sleep disruption frequently experienced by hospitalized clients.
  • #41 Insomnia & Sleep Deprivation Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plans – Nurseslabs
    https://nurseslabs.com/insomnia/
    Educate the client on the proper food and fluid intake such as avoiding heavy meals, alcohol, caffeine, or smoking before bedtime. […] Provide information about cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). […] These kinds of activities facilitate relaxation and promote the onset of sleep. […] Administer pharmacological agents as prescribed. […] Uncontrolled pain is a further source of sleep disruption frequently experienced by hospitalized clients.
  • #42 Insomnia & Sleep Deprivation Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plans – Nurseslabs
    https://nurseslabs.com/insomnia/
    Educate the client on the proper food and fluid intake such as avoiding heavy meals, alcohol, caffeine, or smoking before bedtime. […] Provide information about cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). […] These kinds of activities facilitate relaxation and promote the onset of sleep. […] Administer pharmacological agents as prescribed. […] Uncontrolled pain is a further source of sleep disruption frequently experienced by hospitalized clients.
  • #43 12.3 Applying the Nursing Process – Nursing Fundamentals 2e
    https://wtcs.pressbooks.pub/nursingfundamentals/chapter/12-3-applying-the-nursing-process/
    An overall goal related to sleep is, The client will awaken refreshed once adequate time is spent sleeping. […] Evidence-based nursing interventions to enhance sleep are summarized in the following box. […] Nurses nationwide have been researching innovative ways to transform hospitals into more restful environments that promote healing. […] When implementing interventions to promote sleep, it is important to customize them according to the specific clients needs and concerns. […] When evaluating the effectiveness of interventions, start by asking the client how rested they feel upon awakening.
  • #44 12.3: Applying the Nursing Process – Medicine LibreTexts
    https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Nursing_Fundamentals_(OpenRN)/12%3A_Sleep_and_Rest/12.03%3A_Applying_the_Nursing_Process
    It is important to provide effective nursing interventions to promote sleep. […] A literature review found evidence for effective nursing interventions including massage, acupuncture, and music or natural sounds. […] Nurses nationwide have been looking at innovative and common sense ways to transform hospitals into more restful environments. […] One strategy included reducing patients light exposure by switching to red lights during the night while using Actiwatches to measure specific light color exposure, sleep, and activity. […] In addition to reducing light, nurses also sought to reduce environmental noise. […] In addition to addressing light and noise, nurses also reinforced the importance of bundling care by interdisciplinary team members to reduce sleep interruptions. […] Other pro-sleep strategies included asking patients about what aids they use at home to help them sleep, such as extra pillows or listening to music.
  • #45 12.3: Applying the Nursing Process – Medicine LibreTexts
    https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Nursing_Fundamentals_(OpenRN)/12%3A_Sleep_and_Rest/12.03%3A_Applying_the_Nursing_Process
    It is important to provide effective nursing interventions to promote sleep. […] A literature review found evidence for effective nursing interventions including massage, acupuncture, and music or natural sounds. […] Nurses nationwide have been looking at innovative and common sense ways to transform hospitals into more restful environments. […] One strategy included reducing patients light exposure by switching to red lights during the night while using Actiwatches to measure specific light color exposure, sleep, and activity. […] In addition to reducing light, nurses also sought to reduce environmental noise. […] In addition to addressing light and noise, nurses also reinforced the importance of bundling care by interdisciplinary team members to reduce sleep interruptions. […] Other pro-sleep strategies included asking patients about what aids they use at home to help them sleep, such as extra pillows or listening to music.
  • #46 12.3: Applying the Nursing Process – Medicine LibreTexts
    https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Nursing_Fundamentals_(OpenRN)/12%3A_Sleep_and_Rest/12.03%3A_Applying_the_Nursing_Process
    See a summary of other evidence-based nursing interventions used to promote sleep in the following box. […] Adjust the environment (e.g., light, noise, temperature, mattress, and bed) to promote sleep. […] Educate the patient regarding sleep-enhancing techniques. […] When implementing interventions to promote sleep, it is important to customize them according to the specific patients needs and concerns. […] When evaluating the effectiveness of interventions, start by asking the patient how rested they feel upon awakening.
  • #47 12.3: Applying the Nursing Process – Medicine LibreTexts
    https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Nursing_Fundamentals_(OpenRN)/12%3A_Sleep_and_Rest/12.03%3A_Applying_the_Nursing_Process
    It is important to provide effective nursing interventions to promote sleep. […] A literature review found evidence for effective nursing interventions including massage, acupuncture, and music or natural sounds. […] Nurses nationwide have been looking at innovative and common sense ways to transform hospitals into more restful environments. […] One strategy included reducing patients light exposure by switching to red lights during the night while using Actiwatches to measure specific light color exposure, sleep, and activity. […] In addition to reducing light, nurses also sought to reduce environmental noise. […] In addition to addressing light and noise, nurses also reinforced the importance of bundling care by interdisciplinary team members to reduce sleep interruptions. […] Other pro-sleep strategies included asking patients about what aids they use at home to help them sleep, such as extra pillows or listening to music.
  • #48 12.3: Applying the Nursing Process – Medicine LibreTexts
    https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Nursing_Fundamentals_(OpenRN)/12%3A_Sleep_and_Rest/12.03%3A_Applying_the_Nursing_Process
    See a summary of other evidence-based nursing interventions used to promote sleep in the following box. […] Adjust the environment (e.g., light, noise, temperature, mattress, and bed) to promote sleep. […] Educate the patient regarding sleep-enhancing techniques. […] When implementing interventions to promote sleep, it is important to customize them according to the specific patients needs and concerns. […] When evaluating the effectiveness of interventions, start by asking the patient how rested they feel upon awakening.
  • #49 12.3: Applying the Nursing Process – Medicine LibreTexts
    https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Nursing_Fundamentals_(OpenRN)/12%3A_Sleep_and_Rest/12.03%3A_Applying_the_Nursing_Process
    See a summary of other evidence-based nursing interventions used to promote sleep in the following box. […] Adjust the environment (e.g., light, noise, temperature, mattress, and bed) to promote sleep. […] Educate the patient regarding sleep-enhancing techniques. […] When implementing interventions to promote sleep, it is important to customize them according to the specific patients needs and concerns. […] When evaluating the effectiveness of interventions, start by asking the patient how rested they feel upon awakening.
  • #50 Chapter 12 Sleep and Rest – Nursing Fundamentals – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK591812/
    To diagnose insomnia, the health care provider asks about a person’s sleep habits and may request the person to keep a sleep diary for 1-2 weeks. A sleep diary records the time a person goes to sleep, wakes up, and takes naps each day. Timing of activities such as exercising and drinking caffeine or alcohol are also recorded, as well as feelings of sleepiness throughout the day. A sleep study may be ordered to look for other sleep problems, such as circadian rhythm disorders, sleep apnea, and narcolepsy. […] Lifestyle changes often help improve short-term insomnia. The patient should be educated about healthy sleep habits, such as the following: Make your bedroom sleep-friendly. Sleep in a cool, quiet place. Avoid artificial light from the TV or electronic devices, as this can disrupt your sleep-wake cycle. Go to sleep and wake up around the same times each day, even on the weekends. If you can, avoid night shifts, irregular schedules, or other things that may disrupt your sleep schedule. Avoid caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol before bedtime. Although alcohol can make it easier to fall asleep, it triggers sleep that tends to be lighter than normal. This makes it more likely that you will wake up during the night. The effect of caffeine can last as long as eight hours.
  • #51 Chapter 12 Sleep and Rest – Nursing Fundamentals – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK591812/
    To diagnose insomnia, the health care provider asks about a person’s sleep habits and may request the person to keep a sleep diary for 1-2 weeks. A sleep diary records the time a person goes to sleep, wakes up, and takes naps each day. Timing of activities such as exercising and drinking caffeine or alcohol are also recorded, as well as feelings of sleepiness throughout the day. A sleep study may be ordered to look for other sleep problems, such as circadian rhythm disorders, sleep apnea, and narcolepsy. […] Lifestyle changes often help improve short-term insomnia. The patient should be educated about healthy sleep habits, such as the following: Make your bedroom sleep-friendly. Sleep in a cool, quiet place. Avoid artificial light from the TV or electronic devices, as this can disrupt your sleep-wake cycle. Go to sleep and wake up around the same times each day, even on the weekends. If you can, avoid night shifts, irregular schedules, or other things that may disrupt your sleep schedule. Avoid caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol before bedtime. Although alcohol can make it easier to fall asleep, it triggers sleep that tends to be lighter than normal. This makes it more likely that you will wake up during the night. The effect of caffeine can last as long as eight hours.
  • #52 Chapter 12 Sleep and Rest – Nursing Fundamentals – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK591812/
    A type of counseling called cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia is usually the first treatment recommended for chronic insomnia. Several prescription medications may also be prescribed to treat insomnia. Some are meant for short-term use while others are meant for long-term use. Some insomnia medications can be habit-forming, and they all can cause dizziness, drowsiness, or worsening of depression or suicidal thoughts. Common medications prescribed to treat insomnia are as follows: Benzodiazepines, such as lorazepam (Ativan). Benzodiazepines can be habit-forming and should be taken for only a few weeks. They can interfere with REM sleep. […] Some patients use over-the-counter (OTC) products as sleep aids. Many contain antihistamines that cause sleepiness. However, they can be unsafe for some people and may not be the best treatment for insomnia. Melatonin supplements are lab-made versions of the sleep hormone melatonin. Many people take melatonin supplements to improve their sleep. However, research has not proven that melatonin is an effective treatment for insomnia.
  • #53 Chapter 12 Sleep and Rest – Nursing Fundamentals – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK591812/
    A type of counseling called cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia is usually the first treatment recommended for chronic insomnia. Several prescription medications may also be prescribed to treat insomnia. Some are meant for short-term use while others are meant for long-term use. Some insomnia medications can be habit-forming, and they all can cause dizziness, drowsiness, or worsening of depression or suicidal thoughts. Common medications prescribed to treat insomnia are as follows: Benzodiazepines, such as lorazepam (Ativan). Benzodiazepines can be habit-forming and should be taken for only a few weeks. They can interfere with REM sleep. […] Some patients use over-the-counter (OTC) products as sleep aids. Many contain antihistamines that cause sleepiness. However, they can be unsafe for some people and may not be the best treatment for insomnia. Melatonin supplements are lab-made versions of the sleep hormone melatonin. Many people take melatonin supplements to improve their sleep. However, research has not proven that melatonin is an effective treatment for insomnia.
  • #54 Chapter 12 Sleep and Rest – Nursing Fundamentals – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK591812/
    A type of counseling called cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia is usually the first treatment recommended for chronic insomnia. Several prescription medications may also be prescribed to treat insomnia. Some are meant for short-term use while others are meant for long-term use. Some insomnia medications can be habit-forming, and they all can cause dizziness, drowsiness, or worsening of depression or suicidal thoughts. Common medications prescribed to treat insomnia are as follows: Benzodiazepines, such as lorazepam (Ativan). Benzodiazepines can be habit-forming and should be taken for only a few weeks. They can interfere with REM sleep. […] Some patients use over-the-counter (OTC) products as sleep aids. Many contain antihistamines that cause sleepiness. However, they can be unsafe for some people and may not be the best treatment for insomnia. Melatonin supplements are lab-made versions of the sleep hormone melatonin. Many people take melatonin supplements to improve their sleep. However, research has not proven that melatonin is an effective treatment for insomnia.
  • #55 Patient education: Insomnia treatments (Beyond the Basics) – UpToDate
    https://www.uptodate.com/contents/insomnia-treatments-beyond-the-basics
    The main categories of medication that are approved for the treatment of insomnia are: Benzodiazepine receptor agonists (BZRAs), Dual orexin receptor antagonists (DORAs), Histamine receptor antagonists, Melatonin receptor agonists. […] People commonly use alcohol as a sleep aid. However, while it may help you fall asleep more quickly, alcohol often interferes with sleep later in the night. Many people who drink regularly sleep better when they stop, although there can be a temporary worsening in sleep quality when stopping alcohol use. If you have difficulty stopping the use of alcohol, you may need to reach out to your health care provider for help.
  • #56 Patient education: Insomnia treatments (Beyond the Basics) – UpToDate
    https://www.uptodate.com/contents/insomnia-treatments-beyond-the-basics
    The main categories of medication that are approved for the treatment of insomnia are: Benzodiazepine receptor agonists (BZRAs), Dual orexin receptor antagonists (DORAs), Histamine receptor antagonists, Melatonin receptor agonists. […] People commonly use alcohol as a sleep aid. However, while it may help you fall asleep more quickly, alcohol often interferes with sleep later in the night. Many people who drink regularly sleep better when they stop, although there can be a temporary worsening in sleep quality when stopping alcohol use. If you have difficulty stopping the use of alcohol, you may need to reach out to your health care provider for help.
  • #57 Chapter 12 Sleep and Rest – Nursing Fundamentals – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK591812/
    A type of counseling called cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia is usually the first treatment recommended for chronic insomnia. Several prescription medications may also be prescribed to treat insomnia. Some are meant for short-term use while others are meant for long-term use. Some insomnia medications can be habit-forming, and they all can cause dizziness, drowsiness, or worsening of depression or suicidal thoughts. Common medications prescribed to treat insomnia are as follows: Benzodiazepines, such as lorazepam (Ativan). Benzodiazepines can be habit-forming and should be taken for only a few weeks. They can interfere with REM sleep. […] Some patients use over-the-counter (OTC) products as sleep aids. Many contain antihistamines that cause sleepiness. However, they can be unsafe for some people and may not be the best treatment for insomnia. Melatonin supplements are lab-made versions of the sleep hormone melatonin. Many people take melatonin supplements to improve their sleep. However, research has not proven that melatonin is an effective treatment for insomnia.
  • #58 Chapter 12 Sleep and Rest – Nursing Fundamentals – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK591812/
    A type of counseling called cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia is usually the first treatment recommended for chronic insomnia. Several prescription medications may also be prescribed to treat insomnia. Some are meant for short-term use while others are meant for long-term use. Some insomnia medications can be habit-forming, and they all can cause dizziness, drowsiness, or worsening of depression or suicidal thoughts. Common medications prescribed to treat insomnia are as follows: Benzodiazepines, such as lorazepam (Ativan). Benzodiazepines can be habit-forming and should be taken for only a few weeks. They can interfere with REM sleep. […] Some patients use over-the-counter (OTC) products as sleep aids. Many contain antihistamines that cause sleepiness. However, they can be unsafe for some people and may not be the best treatment for insomnia. Melatonin supplements are lab-made versions of the sleep hormone melatonin. Many people take melatonin supplements to improve their sleep. However, research has not proven that melatonin is an effective treatment for insomnia.
  • #59 What doctors wish patients knew about insomnia | American Medical Association
    https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/what-doctors-wish-patients-knew-about-insomnia
    While melatonin can help with jet lag, taking it randomly doesnt help because melatonin is not a good sleep drug, Dr. Chediak explained. […] A lot of people nowadays think success equals less sleep and thats not true, said Dr. Almadhoun. It is recommended for adults to get seven to nine hours of sleep. Anything less than that and you wake up feeling tired, thats your body telling you it needs more sleep.
  • #60 Patient education: Insomnia treatments (Beyond the Basics) – UpToDate
    https://www.uptodate.com/contents/insomnia-treatments-beyond-the-basics
    Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, or „CBT-I,” is recommended as the initial treatment for chronic insomnia (insomnia lasting for longer than three months) for most people. This is usually sufficient in improving insomnia, although in some cases, medication is recommended as well (usually after first trying CBT-I). […] CBT-I involves working with a trained clinician over several weeks to identify and address factors that contribute to insomnia and correct habits that are harmful to sleep. Components of CBT-I include sleep education, sleep restriction or compression, stimulus control, sleep hygiene, cognitive therapy, and relaxation exercises. […] If cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is not sufficient and your insomnia interferes with your ability to function during the daytime, your health care provider may suggest trying a medication. For people with chronic (long-term) insomnia, medication is typically used in addition to (rather than in place of) CBT-I, and the treatment approach should also involve identifying and addressing any related health issues and other sleep disorders that may contribute to insomnia.
  • #61 Patient education: Insomnia treatments (Beyond the Basics) – UpToDate
    https://www.uptodate.com/contents/insomnia-treatments-beyond-the-basics
    Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, or „CBT-I,” is recommended as the initial treatment for chronic insomnia (insomnia lasting for longer than three months) for most people. This is usually sufficient in improving insomnia, although in some cases, medication is recommended as well (usually after first trying CBT-I). […] CBT-I involves working with a trained clinician over several weeks to identify and address factors that contribute to insomnia and correct habits that are harmful to sleep. Components of CBT-I include sleep education, sleep restriction or compression, stimulus control, sleep hygiene, cognitive therapy, and relaxation exercises. […] If cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is not sufficient and your insomnia interferes with your ability to function during the daytime, your health care provider may suggest trying a medication. For people with chronic (long-term) insomnia, medication is typically used in addition to (rather than in place of) CBT-I, and the treatment approach should also involve identifying and addressing any related health issues and other sleep disorders that may contribute to insomnia.
  • #62 What doctors wish patients knew about insomnia | American Medical Association
    https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/what-doctors-wish-patients-knew-about-insomnia
    You diagnose insomnia clinically, which means you dont need a sleep study for it, said Dr. Almadhoun, noting that someone who does have multiple awakenings per week for multiple months and does have tiredness in the daytime meets clinical criteria for insomnia. […] Acute insomnia, whether you are given a medication for itthat is, a sedative to help you sleepor not, does go away in weeks to months, usually less than three months, said Dr. Rosen, even if you do nothing. […] Insomnia has a really good response rate to behavioral intervention, said Dr. Chediak. About 7080% of those individuals with chronic insomnia who complete a structured cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTi) program will respond favorably, and they can actually exit insomnia altogether. […] Alcohol is notorious for breaking up your sleep, said Dr. Almadhoun.
  • #63 Managing Insomnia Disorder | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
    https://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/insomnia/consumer
    The first treatment your health care professional will likely recommend is cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). […] Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) improves the time it takes to fall asleep, total sleep time, and how well you sleep in the short term (4 weeks to 3 months) and long term (longer than 3 months). […] Your health care professional may suggest a medicine for your insomnia disorder in the short term. There are several types of medicines for insomnia disorder. But, these medicines are only meant to be taken for short periods of time (4 weeks to 3 months). […] Medicines for insomnia disorder have side effects, some of which can be serious. […] You and your health care professional can decide what might be best to treat your insomnia disorder.
  • #64 Nursing Care Plan For Insomnia – Made For Medical
    https://www.madeformedical.com/nursing-care-plan-for-insomnia/
    The care plan encompasses interventions such as sleep hygiene education, stress reduction techniques, cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), and careful management of sleep medications when necessary. […] Through a holistic and patient-centered approach, the nursing care plan not only addresses the immediate symptoms but also seeks to identify and manage the underlying causes, ultimately promoting sustained improvements in sleep quality.
  • #65 Insomnia and cognitive behavioural therapy—how to assess your patient and why it should be a standard part of care – Anderson – Journal of Thoracic Disease
    https://jtd.amegroups.org/article/view/18607/14527
    With a sleep diary a combination of behavioural measures, relaxation strategies, education about sleep and cognitive techniques significantly improve sleep and can be delivered either face to face in small groups, by a range of different health care professionals, online or with self-help. […] CBTi outperforms hypnotic medication and has fewer side effects but there is some evidence that if medication is used, then using it at the start of a CBTi programme and then weaning produces the best long term benefits to sleep.
  • #66 Insomnia & Sleep Deprivation Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plans – Nurseslabs
    https://nurseslabs.com/insomnia/
    Following a thorough assessment, a nursing diagnosis is formulated to specifically address the challenges associated with insomnia or sleep deprivation based on the nurses clinical judgement and understanding of the patients unique health condition. […] Goals and expected outcomes may include: The client will obtain optimal amounts of sleep as evidenced by a rested appearance, verbalization of feeling rested, and improvement in sleep pattern. […] Therapeutic interventions and nursing actions for clients diagnosed with insomnia may include: Nursing Assessment of Insomnia. […] Sleep hygiene can improve sleep by affecting sleep latency and time awake after sleep onset, total sleep time, and slow wave sleep; and influencing REM sleep. […] Encourage the client to take milk. L-tryptophan is a component of milk that promotes sleep.
  • #67 Insomnia & Sleep Deprivation Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plans – Nurseslabs
    https://nurseslabs.com/insomnia/
    Following a thorough assessment, a nursing diagnosis is formulated to specifically address the challenges associated with insomnia or sleep deprivation based on the nurses clinical judgement and understanding of the patients unique health condition. […] Goals and expected outcomes may include: The client will obtain optimal amounts of sleep as evidenced by a rested appearance, verbalization of feeling rested, and improvement in sleep pattern. […] Therapeutic interventions and nursing actions for clients diagnosed with insomnia may include: Nursing Assessment of Insomnia. […] Sleep hygiene can improve sleep by affecting sleep latency and time awake after sleep onset, total sleep time, and slow wave sleep; and influencing REM sleep. […] Encourage the client to take milk. L-tryptophan is a component of milk that promotes sleep.
  • #68 Insomnia: Nursing Diagnosis & Interventions | Nurse.com
    https://www.nurse.com/clinical-guides/insomnia/?srsltid=AfmBOoqHMcwGHjcSxTOuMni0n2-3bAVZJrAge8Fbw7XwWxdSc4Xy-m68
    The patient reports improved sleep quality and duration; however, this depends on treatment and severity of the condition. The patient demonstrates understanding and use of effective sleep hygiene techniques. The patient experiences reduced daytime fatigue and cognitive impairments. The patients mood and quality of life improve with better sleep. […] Establish and maintain regular sleep-wake times. Avoid stimulants: Limit caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol, especially leading up to bedtime. Stress management: Encourage the use of relaxation techniques and cognitive reframing to reduce anxiety and pre-sleep stress. Medication education: Ensure the patient understands the appropriate use of sleep aids, their side effects, and the importance of short-term use.
  • #69 Insomnia: Nursing Diagnosis & Interventions | Nurse.com
    https://www.nurse.com/clinical-guides/insomnia/?srsltid=AfmBOoqHMcwGHjcSxTOuMni0n2-3bAVZJrAge8Fbw7XwWxdSc4Xy-m68
    The patient reports improved sleep quality and duration; however, this depends on treatment and severity of the condition. The patient demonstrates understanding and use of effective sleep hygiene techniques. The patient experiences reduced daytime fatigue and cognitive impairments. The patients mood and quality of life improve with better sleep. […] Establish and maintain regular sleep-wake times. Avoid stimulants: Limit caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol, especially leading up to bedtime. Stress management: Encourage the use of relaxation techniques and cognitive reframing to reduce anxiety and pre-sleep stress. Medication education: Ensure the patient understands the appropriate use of sleep aids, their side effects, and the importance of short-term use.
  • #70 Insomnia: Nursing Diagnosis & Interventions | Nurse.com
    https://www.nurse.com/clinical-guides/insomnia/?srsltid=AfmBOoqHMcwGHjcSxTOuMni0n2-3bAVZJrAge8Fbw7XwWxdSc4Xy-m68
    The patient reports improved sleep quality and duration; however, this depends on treatment and severity of the condition. The patient demonstrates understanding and use of effective sleep hygiene techniques. The patient experiences reduced daytime fatigue and cognitive impairments. The patients mood and quality of life improve with better sleep. […] Establish and maintain regular sleep-wake times. Avoid stimulants: Limit caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol, especially leading up to bedtime. Stress management: Encourage the use of relaxation techniques and cognitive reframing to reduce anxiety and pre-sleep stress. Medication education: Ensure the patient understands the appropriate use of sleep aids, their side effects, and the importance of short-term use.
  • #71 Insomnia: Nursing Diagnosis & Interventions | Nurse.com
    https://www.nurse.com/clinical-guides/insomnia/?srsltid=AfmBOoqHMcwGHjcSxTOuMni0n2-3bAVZJrAge8Fbw7XwWxdSc4Xy-m68
    The patient reports improved sleep quality and duration; however, this depends on treatment and severity of the condition. The patient demonstrates understanding and use of effective sleep hygiene techniques. The patient experiences reduced daytime fatigue and cognitive impairments. The patients mood and quality of life improve with better sleep. […] Establish and maintain regular sleep-wake times. Avoid stimulants: Limit caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol, especially leading up to bedtime. Stress management: Encourage the use of relaxation techniques and cognitive reframing to reduce anxiety and pre-sleep stress. Medication education: Ensure the patient understands the appropriate use of sleep aids, their side effects, and the importance of short-term use.
  • #72 12.3 Applying the Nursing Process – Nursing Fundamentals 2e
    https://wtcs.pressbooks.pub/nursingfundamentals/chapter/12-3-applying-the-nursing-process/
    An overall goal related to sleep is, The client will awaken refreshed once adequate time is spent sleeping. […] Evidence-based nursing interventions to enhance sleep are summarized in the following box. […] Nurses nationwide have been researching innovative ways to transform hospitals into more restful environments that promote healing. […] When implementing interventions to promote sleep, it is important to customize them according to the specific clients needs and concerns. […] When evaluating the effectiveness of interventions, start by asking the client how rested they feel upon awakening.
  • #73 Insomnia: Nursing Diagnosis & Interventions | Nurse.com
    https://www.nurse.com/clinical-guides/insomnia/?srsltid=AfmBOoqHMcwGHjcSxTOuMni0n2-3bAVZJrAge8Fbw7XwWxdSc4Xy-m68
    The patient reports improved sleep quality and duration; however, this depends on treatment and severity of the condition. The patient demonstrates understanding and use of effective sleep hygiene techniques. The patient experiences reduced daytime fatigue and cognitive impairments. The patients mood and quality of life improve with better sleep. […] Establish and maintain regular sleep-wake times. Avoid stimulants: Limit caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol, especially leading up to bedtime. Stress management: Encourage the use of relaxation techniques and cognitive reframing to reduce anxiety and pre-sleep stress. Medication education: Ensure the patient understands the appropriate use of sleep aids, their side effects, and the importance of short-term use.
  • #74 Insomnia: Nursing Diagnosis & Interventions | Nurse.com
    https://www.nurse.com/clinical-guides/insomnia/?srsltid=AfmBOoqHMcwGHjcSxTOuMni0n2-3bAVZJrAge8Fbw7XwWxdSc4Xy-m68
    The patient reports improved sleep quality and duration; however, this depends on treatment and severity of the condition. The patient demonstrates understanding and use of effective sleep hygiene techniques. The patient experiences reduced daytime fatigue and cognitive impairments. The patients mood and quality of life improve with better sleep. […] Establish and maintain regular sleep-wake times. Avoid stimulants: Limit caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol, especially leading up to bedtime. Stress management: Encourage the use of relaxation techniques and cognitive reframing to reduce anxiety and pre-sleep stress. Medication education: Ensure the patient understands the appropriate use of sleep aids, their side effects, and the importance of short-term use.
  • #75 Insomnia: Care Instructions | Kaiser Permanente
    https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.insomnia-care-instructions.zc2584
    Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor if you are having problems. It’s also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take. […] If your doctor recommends CBT-I, follow your treatment plan. Your doctor will give you instructions that are unique for you. […] If your doctor recommends it, try making healthy sleep habits. […] Be safe with medicines. Take your medicines exactly as prescribed. Call your doctor if you think you are having a problem with your medicine. […] Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if: Your efforts to improve your sleep do not work. Your insomnia gets worse. You have been feeling down, depressed, or hopeless or have lost interest in things that you usually enjoy.
  • #76 Insomnia: Care Instructions | Kaiser Permanente
    https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.insomnia-care-instructions.zc2584
    Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor if you are having problems. It’s also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take. […] If your doctor recommends CBT-I, follow your treatment plan. Your doctor will give you instructions that are unique for you. […] If your doctor recommends it, try making healthy sleep habits. […] Be safe with medicines. Take your medicines exactly as prescribed. Call your doctor if you think you are having a problem with your medicine. […] Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if: Your efforts to improve your sleep do not work. Your insomnia gets worse. You have been feeling down, depressed, or hopeless or have lost interest in things that you usually enjoy.
  • #77 Insomnia: Nursing Diagnosis & Interventions | Nurse.com
    https://www.nurse.com/clinical-guides/insomnia/?srsltid=AfmBOoqHMcwGHjcSxTOuMni0n2-3bAVZJrAge8Fbw7XwWxdSc4Xy-m68
    Insomnia affects daily functioning, causing fatigue, mood disturbances, and cognitive impairments. Nurses help assess, manage, and educate patients about insomnia to enhance sleep quality and overall well-being. […] The diagnosis of insomnia is primarily based on a thorough patient history and sleep assessment. Key diagnostic criteria include difficulty beginning or maintaining sleep, early morning awakenings, and daytime side effects, such as fatigue, impaired concentration, or mood disturbances. Nurses should also assess underlying medical conditions, medication use, and lifestyle factors contributing to sleep disturbances. […] Nurses should be vigilant about assessing the patient’s sleep patterns, understanding their lifestyle, and identifying any potential causes of insomnia. Patient education and behavioral interventions are central to the management plan.
  • #78 Managing Insomnia Disorder | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
    https://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/insomnia/consumer
    Managing Insomnia Disorder […] Insomnia disorder is a long-term condition in which a person has trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, and the sleeping problem lasts at least 3 months. Insomnia disorder can last many years. […] Insomnia disorder is a long-term condition in which a person has trouble sleeping. Everyone has trouble sleeping every once in a while. But for people with insomnia disorder, sleep problems happen at least 3 nights each week for at least 3 months. […] Insomnia disorder can affect your daily life. It can affect your job and personal relationships. Feeling tired or sleepy can also increase your risk of having a car accident or injuring yourself. Insomnia disorder may also increase your risk for heart disease. […] Your health care professional will talk with you about what you can do to help improve your sleep.
  • #79 Managing Insomnia for Caregivers | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/patient-education/managing-insomnia-caregivers
    Signs of insomnia include: Trouble falling asleep. Waking up often during the night and having trouble getting back to sleep. Waking up too early in the morning. Feeling very tired during the day and having low energy. Trouble concentrating, which can affect the way you work or study. […] Insomnia can: Make you feel tired and have little energy throughout the day. Affect your physical and mental health. Kill brain cells and cause memory loss. Make it harder for you to take care of your loved one and attend to their needs. […] Here are some tips that can help: Set a regular sleep schedule. Have a regular schedule with a set sleep and wake time. This can help you fall asleep and wake up rested. […] If insomnia is getting in the way of your daily activities, medication may be helpful. There are many medications that can help improve your mood and treat insomnia.
  • #80 Managing Insomnia for Caregivers | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/patient-education/managing-insomnia-caregivers
    Signs of insomnia include: Trouble falling asleep. Waking up often during the night and having trouble getting back to sleep. Waking up too early in the morning. Feeling very tired during the day and having low energy. Trouble concentrating, which can affect the way you work or study. […] Insomnia can: Make you feel tired and have little energy throughout the day. Affect your physical and mental health. Kill brain cells and cause memory loss. Make it harder for you to take care of your loved one and attend to their needs. […] Here are some tips that can help: Set a regular sleep schedule. Have a regular schedule with a set sleep and wake time. This can help you fall asleep and wake up rested. […] If insomnia is getting in the way of your daily activities, medication may be helpful. There are many medications that can help improve your mood and treat insomnia.
  • #81 Management of insomnia in primary care
    https://australianprescriber.tg.org.au/articles/management-of-insomnia-in-primary-care.html
    People suffering from insomnia have greater work absenteeism, reduced productivity and are more likely to access healthcare with increased presentations to general practice and hospital. […] The cost of insufficient sleep in Australia is significant. The associated healthcare costs are $1.24 billion with an estimated $12.19 billion in lost productivity. […] Chronic insomnia or insomnia disorder is defined as a sleep disturbance occurring on three or more nights per week, over a three-month period, which results in significant distress or impacts on daytime functioning. […] In patients with acute insomnia, a short-term approach to improve sleep quality is appropriate. […] The key principles in the management of insomnia include reducing sleep-related anxiety and maladaptive behaviours around sleep, in addition to addressing comorbidities and precipitating factors.
  • #82 Management of insomnia in primary care
    https://australianprescriber.tg.org.au/articles/management-of-insomnia-in-primary-care.html
    People suffering from insomnia have greater work absenteeism, reduced productivity and are more likely to access healthcare with increased presentations to general practice and hospital. […] The cost of insufficient sleep in Australia is significant. The associated healthcare costs are $1.24 billion with an estimated $12.19 billion in lost productivity. […] Chronic insomnia or insomnia disorder is defined as a sleep disturbance occurring on three or more nights per week, over a three-month period, which results in significant distress or impacts on daytime functioning. […] In patients with acute insomnia, a short-term approach to improve sleep quality is appropriate. […] The key principles in the management of insomnia include reducing sleep-related anxiety and maladaptive behaviours around sleep, in addition to addressing comorbidities and precipitating factors.
  • #83 Managing Insomnia for Caregivers | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/patient-education/managing-insomnia-caregivers
    Insomnia is having trouble falling or staying asleep, waking up too early, or more than one of these things. It can happen even when you have enough time to sleep. People with insomnia often have trouble going back to sleep after they wake up. […] Insomnia can also be caused by: Changes to your daily routine or environment caused by your role as a caregiver. Having a hard time creating a peaceful space to sleep. This can be especially hard if you sleep with the person you are caring for. Feeling like you always have to be awake and ready to care for your loved one. Unhealthy sleep habits. This includes watching TV in bed or using your bed for activities other than sleep or sexual activity. Feeling like you don’t have control over your own life. Not having enough support from family, friends, healthcare team, or other people in your life. Some medications. Medical problems.
  • #84 Managing Insomnia for Caregivers | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/patient-education/managing-insomnia-caregivers
    Insomnia is having trouble falling or staying asleep, waking up too early, or more than one of these things. It can happen even when you have enough time to sleep. People with insomnia often have trouble going back to sleep after they wake up. […] Insomnia can also be caused by: Changes to your daily routine or environment caused by your role as a caregiver. Having a hard time creating a peaceful space to sleep. This can be especially hard if you sleep with the person you are caring for. Feeling like you always have to be awake and ready to care for your loved one. Unhealthy sleep habits. This includes watching TV in bed or using your bed for activities other than sleep or sexual activity. Feeling like you don’t have control over your own life. Not having enough support from family, friends, healthcare team, or other people in your life. Some medications. Medical problems.
  • #85 Managing Insomnia for Caregivers | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/patient-education/managing-insomnia-caregivers
    Signs of insomnia include: Trouble falling asleep. Waking up often during the night and having trouble getting back to sleep. Waking up too early in the morning. Feeling very tired during the day and having low energy. Trouble concentrating, which can affect the way you work or study. […] Insomnia can: Make you feel tired and have little energy throughout the day. Affect your physical and mental health. Kill brain cells and cause memory loss. Make it harder for you to take care of your loved one and attend to their needs. […] Here are some tips that can help: Set a regular sleep schedule. Have a regular schedule with a set sleep and wake time. This can help you fall asleep and wake up rested. […] If insomnia is getting in the way of your daily activities, medication may be helpful. There are many medications that can help improve your mood and treat insomnia.
  • #86 Insomnia in palliative care – UpToDate
    https://www.uptodate.com/contents/insomnia-in-palliative-care
    Insomnia is a condition of impaired sleep, with difficulties in initiating or maintaining sleep and/or experiencing sleep as nonrestorative and unrefreshing, despite having the appropriate opportunity for sleep to occur, which causes impairment in daytime functioning or other consequences for the patient during the day. […] Patients receiving palliative care vary in terms of their functional status and where they are in their personal trajectory in a serious illness. As a result, the approach and treatment to insomnia in these patients should be individualized with careful attention to the patient’s goals and current health status. The approach to insomnia will need to be updated as the patient progresses through their disease. […] Insomnia is common in palliative care patients, with a reported prevalence of approximately 60 percent. Insomnia has a negative impact on quality of life and the ability to perform normal functions. In addition, it is considered a risk factor for the development of physical and psychiatric disorders.
  • #87 Insomnia in palliative care – UpToDate
    https://www.uptodate.com/contents/insomnia-in-palliative-care
    Insomnia is a condition of impaired sleep, with difficulties in initiating or maintaining sleep and/or experiencing sleep as nonrestorative and unrefreshing, despite having the appropriate opportunity for sleep to occur, which causes impairment in daytime functioning or other consequences for the patient during the day. […] Patients receiving palliative care vary in terms of their functional status and where they are in their personal trajectory in a serious illness. As a result, the approach and treatment to insomnia in these patients should be individualized with careful attention to the patient’s goals and current health status. The approach to insomnia will need to be updated as the patient progresses through their disease. […] Insomnia is common in palliative care patients, with a reported prevalence of approximately 60 percent. Insomnia has a negative impact on quality of life and the ability to perform normal functions. In addition, it is considered a risk factor for the development of physical and psychiatric disorders.
  • #88 Insomnia in palliative care – UpToDate
    https://www.uptodate.com/contents/insomnia-in-palliative-care
    Insomnia is a condition of impaired sleep, with difficulties in initiating or maintaining sleep and/or experiencing sleep as nonrestorative and unrefreshing, despite having the appropriate opportunity for sleep to occur, which causes impairment in daytime functioning or other consequences for the patient during the day. […] Patients receiving palliative care vary in terms of their functional status and where they are in their personal trajectory in a serious illness. As a result, the approach and treatment to insomnia in these patients should be individualized with careful attention to the patient’s goals and current health status. The approach to insomnia will need to be updated as the patient progresses through their disease. […] Insomnia is common in palliative care patients, with a reported prevalence of approximately 60 percent. Insomnia has a negative impact on quality of life and the ability to perform normal functions. In addition, it is considered a risk factor for the development of physical and psychiatric disorders.
  • #89 Tips for Managing Insomnia During Cancer Treatment | Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
    https://www.dana-farber.org/health-library/tips-for-managing-insomnia-during-cancer-treatment
    A: If you experience difficulty with sleep at least three nights a week and have had these problems for more than one month, you may have insomnia. Insomnia is very common in cancer patients and survivors, but it can have serious medical effects on your health if it is not treated, so it is important to speak with a doctor if you are experiencing sleep problems. […] A: It’s common for patients to experience insomnia during and after treatment. If insomnia is not treated, it can add to existing symptoms such as pain, fatigue and anxiety. […] A: Patients who receive steroids as part of their chemotherapy treatment are more likely to experience sleep problems. If possible, try to take the steroids early in the day. […] A: First, make sure your oncologist or care team is aware of your sleep problems. It is important they are aware of any medical or psychiatric side effects of your treatment.
  • #90 Tips for Managing Insomnia During Cancer Treatment | Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
    https://www.dana-farber.org/health-library/tips-for-managing-insomnia-during-cancer-treatment
    A: If you experience difficulty with sleep at least three nights a week and have had these problems for more than one month, you may have insomnia. Insomnia is very common in cancer patients and survivors, but it can have serious medical effects on your health if it is not treated, so it is important to speak with a doctor if you are experiencing sleep problems. […] A: It’s common for patients to experience insomnia during and after treatment. If insomnia is not treated, it can add to existing symptoms such as pain, fatigue and anxiety. […] A: Patients who receive steroids as part of their chemotherapy treatment are more likely to experience sleep problems. If possible, try to take the steroids early in the day. […] A: First, make sure your oncologist or care team is aware of your sleep problems. It is important they are aware of any medical or psychiatric side effects of your treatment.
  • #91 Tips for Managing Insomnia During Cancer Treatment | Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
    https://www.dana-farber.org/health-library/tips-for-managing-insomnia-during-cancer-treatment
    A: If you experience difficulty with sleep at least three nights a week and have had these problems for more than one month, you may have insomnia. Insomnia is very common in cancer patients and survivors, but it can have serious medical effects on your health if it is not treated, so it is important to speak with a doctor if you are experiencing sleep problems. […] A: It’s common for patients to experience insomnia during and after treatment. If insomnia is not treated, it can add to existing symptoms such as pain, fatigue and anxiety. […] A: Patients who receive steroids as part of their chemotherapy treatment are more likely to experience sleep problems. If possible, try to take the steroids early in the day. […] A: First, make sure your oncologist or care team is aware of your sleep problems. It is important they are aware of any medical or psychiatric side effects of your treatment.
  • #92 Insomnia among Intensive Care Unit Nurses in the United Arab Emirates and its Association to Work Productivity and Quality of Life
    https://opennursingjournal.com/VOLUME/17/ELOCATOR/e18744346281502/FULLTEXT/
    A healthy workforce is essential for sustainable healthcare systems, disease control, and the provision of quality and safe healthcare services. Insomnia is a common problem among critical care nurses attributed to the hard nature of their work, long and irregular shifts, high levels of stress and tension, and exposure to traumatic situations associated with critical care environments. […] This study found that insomnia has a negative relationship with ICU nurses work productivity and QoL. This may impact care delivery patient care and safety. Regular counseling sessions, better working hours, less overtime, and a better work-life balance may contribute to increased productivity and improved QoL among ICU nurses in the UAE. […] Insomnia can lead to fatigue, sleepiness, cognitive impairment, emotional changes, and other issues that can impact nurses well-being and work productivity.
  • #93 Insomnia among Intensive Care Unit Nurses in the United Arab Emirates and its Association to Work Productivity and Quality of Life
    https://opennursingjournal.com/VOLUME/17/ELOCATOR/e18744346281502/FULLTEXT/
    A healthy workforce is essential for sustainable healthcare systems, disease control, and the provision of quality and safe healthcare services. Insomnia is a common problem among critical care nurses attributed to the hard nature of their work, long and irregular shifts, high levels of stress and tension, and exposure to traumatic situations associated with critical care environments. […] This study found that insomnia has a negative relationship with ICU nurses work productivity and QoL. This may impact care delivery patient care and safety. Regular counseling sessions, better working hours, less overtime, and a better work-life balance may contribute to increased productivity and improved QoL among ICU nurses in the UAE. […] Insomnia can lead to fatigue, sleepiness, cognitive impairment, emotional changes, and other issues that can impact nurses well-being and work productivity.
  • #94 Insomnia among Intensive Care Unit Nurses in the United Arab Emirates and its Association to Work Productivity and Quality of Life
    https://opennursingjournal.com/VOLUME/17/ELOCATOR/e18744346281502/FULLTEXT/
    A healthy workforce is essential for sustainable healthcare systems, disease control, and the provision of quality and safe healthcare services. Insomnia is a common problem among critical care nurses attributed to the hard nature of their work, long and irregular shifts, high levels of stress and tension, and exposure to traumatic situations associated with critical care environments. […] This study found that insomnia has a negative relationship with ICU nurses work productivity and QoL. This may impact care delivery patient care and safety. Regular counseling sessions, better working hours, less overtime, and a better work-life balance may contribute to increased productivity and improved QoL among ICU nurses in the UAE. […] Insomnia can lead to fatigue, sleepiness, cognitive impairment, emotional changes, and other issues that can impact nurses well-being and work productivity.
  • #95 Insomnia among Intensive Care Unit Nurses in the United Arab Emirates and its Association to Work Productivity and Quality of Life
    https://opennursingjournal.com/VOLUME/17/ELOCATOR/e18744346281502/FULLTEXT/
    Insomnia has been associated with higher rates of absenteeism, increased use of hospital facilities, occupational injuries, chronic fatigue, burnout, eating disorders, mood disorders, low self-esteem, inadequate stress management, negative quality of care ratings, increased medical errors, compromised patient safety, and reduced work productivity. […] This study revealed a high prevalence of insomnia among ICU nurses, which significantly affected their work productivity and QoL. […] Insomnia had a strong negative connection with QoL across all QoL domains. […] To address insomnia and its impact on nurses lives, it is critical to empower nurses to participate in decisions about working hours and flexible schedules, provide equal motivation and rewards for excellent work productivity, and ensure regular medical follow-ups for aging nurses.
  • #96 Insomnia among Intensive Care Unit Nurses in the United Arab Emirates and its Association to Work Productivity and Quality of Life
    https://opennursingjournal.com/VOLUME/17/ELOCATOR/e18744346281502/FULLTEXT/
    It is recommended that nurses working hours should not exceed three consecutive 12-hour night shifts with a maximum of 12 scheduled hours in a single day. Sufficient off-duty time should also be provided between blocks of shifts to allow for recovery. […] Addressing sleep deprivation and managing insomnia are crucial in maintaining the work productivity and QoL of ICU nurses, especially as they are potentially modifiable factors.
  • #97
    https://umiamihealth.org/en/treatments-and-services/sleep-medicine/insomnia
    Depending on your condition, your team can include ear, nose, and throat doctors (ENT), pulmonologists (lung specialists), neurologists, psychiatrists, and weight management specialists with special expertise in sleep disorders. You receive the best care possible when we’re all working together for you. […] You can rest assured that you receive the most advanced care available. Sleep studies and tests are conducted in a modern, comfortable center including the latest technology and a friendly, knowledgeable staff.
  • #98 Insomnia Signs & Symptoms | Rush
    https://www.rush.edu/conditions/insomnia
    If your evaluation suggests that your insomnia is related to a condition like sleep apnea or issues with your heart or lungs, your behavioral sleep specialist will coordinate your care with other Rush specialists. […] Rush’s sleep disorders centers in Chicago, Oak Park, Aurora and Yorkville are accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine the gold standard of sleep medicine that assures you of high-quality, patient-centered care. […] Your Rush sleep specialist works closely with you to pinpoint the exact cause of your insomnia.
  • #99 A 2023 Update on Managing Insomnia in Primary Care: Insights From an Expert Consensus Group
    https://www.psychiatrist.com/pcc/2023-update-managing-insomnia-in-primary-care-insights-from-expert-consensus-group/
    The current major sleep guidelines from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), American College of Physicians, and European Sleep Research Society all strongly recommend the use of CBT-I as the first-line approach for treating insomnia. […] A personalized approach to insomnia management should consider whether the patient has difficulty falling or staying asleep, comorbidities, and patient preferences.
  • #100 A 2023 Update on Managing Insomnia in Primary Care: Insights From an Expert Consensus Group
    https://www.psychiatrist.com/pcc/2023-update-managing-insomnia-in-primary-care-insights-from-expert-consensus-group/
    The presence of insomnia in a patient with other medical or psychiatric diseases is an important consideration for the primary care clinician. […] Insomnia is not only frequently comorbid with psychiatric conditions, but is also a risk factor for future development or exacerbation of a psychiatric disorder. […] A growing body of evidence demonstrates that the relationship between insomnia and some comorbidities is bidirectional, that is, the insomnia worsens the comorbidity, and the comorbidity worsens insomnia. […] Insomnia screening and diagnosis should be a routine part of primary care practice. […] Effective treatment combines pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic strategies aimed at reducing time to sleep onset, maintaining sleep for an adequate duration, and preventing early awakening, while improving daytime function.