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Use of Insomnia Treatments and Discussions About Sleep with Health Professionals Among Australian Adults with Mental Health Conditions
Nature and Science of Sleep, Vol.2023(15), pp.623-637
2023
Abstract
Background: Insomnia is a common issue among individuals with mental health conditions, yet the frequency of insomnia treatment remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of probable insomnia, discussions regarding sleep with health professionals, and the utilisation of commonly delivered insomnia treatments in Australian adults diagnosed with mental health conditions. Methods: This study represents a secondary analysis of data collected through a cross-sectional, national online survey conducted in 2019. A subset included participants (n = 624, age 18–85y) who self-reported a diagnosis of depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, panic disorder, or post-traumatic stress disorder. Participants were classed as having probable insomnia based on self-reported symptoms and a minimum availability of 7.5 hours in bed. Results: Among individuals with probable insomnia (n = 296, 47.4%), 64.5% (n = 191) reported discussing sleep with one or more health professionals, predominantly with general practitioners (n = 160, 83.8%). However, 35.4% (n = 105) of people with probable insomnia had not discussed their sleep with a health professional. Additionally, 35.1% (n = 104) used prescribed medication for sleep, while only 15.9% (n = 47) had used the first line recommended treatment of cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia in the last 12 months. Conclusion: Although most participants who met the criteria for probable insomnia had engaged in discussions about sleep with health professionals, utilisation of first line recommended treatment was low. Interventions that promote routine assessment of sleep and first line treatment for insomnia by health professionals would likely benefit people with mental health conditions.
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- Title
- Use of Insomnia Treatments and Discussions About Sleep with Health Professionals Among Australian Adults with Mental Health Conditions
- Authors
- Daniel I Russell (Corresponding Author) - Murdoch UniversityAmy C Reynolds (Author) - Flinders UniversitySarah L Appleton (Author) - Flinders UniversityRobert J Adams (Author) - Flinders UniversityHelen Correia (Author) - Australian College of Applied ProfessionsJennifer A Bowman (Author) - University of Newcastle AustraliaTiffany K Gill (Author) - The University of AdelaideAlexandra Metse (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health - Psychology
- Publication details
- Nature and Science of Sleep, Vol.2023(15), pp.623-637
- Publisher
- Dove Medical Press Ltd.
- Date published
- 2023
- DOI
- 10.2147/NSS.S412468
- ISSN
- 1179-1608
- Copyright note
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- Data Availability
- Data may be available upon reasonable request to the corresponding author.
- Grant note
- The insomnia survey was funded by the not-for-profit Australian Sleep Health Foundation, using an unrestricted grant from Merck, Sharp & Dohme (MSD Australia) Pty Limited.
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health - Psychology
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99743298902621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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