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Consulting about insomnia: a method and some preliminary data

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  • 1Sleep Disorders Center, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905.

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One-time insomnia consultations offer effective advice for patients, even without formal treatment. Follow-up calls show significant sleep improvement and acceptance of recommendations, highlighting the value of these consultations.

Area of Science:

  • Sleep Medicine
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Sleep specialists frequently advise on insomnia cases outside of formal treatment settings.
  • Patients often seek guidance for insomnia without intending to pursue comprehensive sleep center treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a procedure for one-time insomnia consultations.
  • To assess the subjective efficacy of these consultations through follow-up.
  • To identify patient acceptance and perceived usefulness of various recommendations.

Main Methods:

  • A procedure for one-time insomnia consultations was developed.
  • Follow-up telephone calls were conducted at 1, 3, and 12 months post-consultation.
  • Data collected included patient estimates of sleep improvement and acceptance/usefulness of recommendations.

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Main Results:

  • Patients reported significant sleep improvement at all follow-up points.
  • Acceptance rates for sleep hygiene suggestions varied (11-68%), with reported usefulness around 70% for those tried.
  • Behavioral therapy/medication change advice was accepted by ~50% and deemed helpful by ~67%; psychotherapy advice was tried by only ~33%.

Conclusions:

  • One-time insomnia consultations demonstrate good patient acceptance.
  • These consultations can lead to subjective sleep improvements and provide valuable insights into recommendation adherence and efficacy.
  • The findings support the utility of brief, focused interventions for insomnia management.