title: Insomnia in the community.
abstract: Insomnia is the most common sleep complaint encountered in primary care. It affects both the individual and society through the burden of medical, psychiatric, interpersonal and social consequences. The management of patients affected by insomnia depends on the accurate diagnosis of the condition, consideration of the possible aetiologies, the duration of the insomnia and its impact on both the individual and society. Herein, we discuss the appropriate management of insomnia in the community.
authors.affiliation: SingHealth Polyclinics - Sengkang, 2 Sengkang Square, Sengkang Community Hub #01-06, Singapore 545025. how.choon.how@singhealth.com.sg.
authors.forename: Choon How
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: How
authors.forename: Herng Nieng
authors.initials: HN
authors.lastname: Chan
mesh_terms: D006261:Headache / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D012890:Sleep; D007319:Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000523:psychology