Prevalence and Predictors of Prescription Sleep Aid Use among Individuals with DSM-5 Insomnia: The Role of Hyperarousal

Conclusions: Hyperarousal, as indexed by daytime alertness and anxiety, is a strong determinant of PSA use among individuals with insomnia. These findings are consistent with emerging data showing that insomnia is not just a nocturnal sleep disorder, but one characterized by 24-h arousal. Though current research targets sleep disturbance, this study highlights the role of the arousal system in pharmacological treatment seeking. Citation: Pillai V, Cheng P, Kalmbach DA, Roehrs T, Roth T, Drake CL. Prevalence and predictors of prescription sleep aid use among individuals with DSM-5 insomnia: the role of hyperarousal. SLEEP 2016;39(4):825–832.
Source: Sleep - Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: research