Insomnia in the Elderly: A Diagnostic Opportunity (Usually Missed)

Abstract

Insomnia is a complaint seen so commonly with elderly patients, yet it is so seldomly addressed by more than a prescription on the part of the primary health care provider. There are many causes of insomnia in this population that if not discovered and remedied may lead to unnecessary morbidity and mortality. Insomnia presents a diagnostic opportunity for health care providers to find secondary causes in order to prevent adverse outcomes and increase quality of life for the patient. This study presents a no nonsense and logical approach to common problems and diagnoses that should not be missed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA338327

Entities

People

  • Kenneth S. Raper
  • William J. Cairney

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Dyssomnias
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Insomnia
  • Medical Personnel
  • Pain
  • Palate
  • Pharmacies
  • Side Effects
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Urologic Diseases

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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  • Educational Psychology
  • Medical or Health Care Field.
  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.