Epidemiological, clinical and sleep laboratory evaluations of insomniaEpidemiological studies have contributed to the understanding of the total scope of the insomnia problem, both in terms of the incidence of sleep difficulties, and the extent and frequency of hypnotic drug use. Clinical studies - at the Sleep Research and Treatment Center - have been used to evaluate the medical, psychological, pharmacological and situational factors contributing to insomnia, and to evaluate the psychotherapy and chemotherapy best suited to treatment of insomnia. The sleep laboratory studies were of two types: (1) the study of sleep induction, sleep maintenance, and sleep stages, and (2) the use of hypnotic drugs, emphasizing their effectiveness in inducing and maintaining sleep, and the duration of this effectiveness.
Document ID
19760036372
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - Collected Works
Authors
Bixler, E. O. (Hershey (Milton S.) Medical Center Hershey, PA, United States)
Kales, A. (Hershey (Milton S.) Medical Center Hershey, PA, United States)
Kales, J. D. (Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Hershey, Pa., United States)