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ID160095
Title ProperClinical Characterization of Insomnia among Veterans with PTSD
Other Title InformationIdentifying Risk Factors for Diagnosis and Treatment with Sedative-Hypnotics
LanguageENG
AuthorBramoweth, Adam D
Summary / Abstract (Note)Insomnia is prevalent among Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), it exacerbates PTSD symptoms, and it contributes to impaired functioning and quality of life. To improve treatment outcomes, it is important to identify risk factors for insomnia and sedative-hypnotic use. Classification and regression trees and logistic regression models were used to identify variables associated with insomnia or sedative-hypnotic use. Key findings include low insomnia diagnosis rates (3.5–5.6%) and high rates of sedative-hypnotics (44.2–49.0%). Younger Veterans and those without a breathing-related sleep disorder (BRSD) were more likely to receive an insomnia diagnosis. Veterans with greater service connection and those with an alcohol/substance use disorder were more likely to be prescribed sedative-hypnotics. Interaction terms may have identified potential groups at risk of being under-diagnosed with insomnia (i.e. non-black Veterans with psychiatric co-morbidity, black Veterans without psychiatric co-morbidity) as well as groups at risk for sedative-hypnotic use (i.e. younger Veterans without BRSD). In sum, Veterans with PTSD have high rates of sedative-hypnotic use despite minimal evidence they are effective. This is counter to recommendations indicating behavioral interventions are the first-line treatment. Policy changes are needed to reduce use of sedative-hypnotics and increase access to behavioral insomnia interventions.
`In' analytical NoteDefence and Peace Economics Vol. 29, No.1; Jan 2018: p.78-90
Journal SourceDefence and Peace Economics Vol: 29 No 1
Key WordsInsomnia ;  Veterans ;  PTSD ;  Rrisk Factors ;  Sedatives and Hypnotics


 
 
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