title: [Insomnia: clinical evaluation and nursing management].
abstract: The insomnia is one of the most frequent sleep disorders seen by physicians. It is currently recognized as a disease that greatly affects the daily routine and quality of life of sufferers. This article primarily discusses insomnia factors of influence, currently used evaluation tools, and the proper role of nursing care in treating insomnia. With adequate cognition and by employing adaptive management techniques, nurses can administer proper treatment to resolve patient insomnia problems.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, National Defense Medical Center, Department of Nursing, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
authors.forename: Li-Chieh
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Kwua-Yun
authors.initials: KY
authors.lastname: Wang
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007319:Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy*