PubMed · 2006 · 56 citations · 0 references
Health ProfessionsHealth Services AdministrationPharmacoeconomicsHealth EconomicsHealthcare EconomicsManaged CareHealthcare Cost AnalysisInsomnia DisordersManaged Care EconomicsResource Use MeasurementSleep HealthSleep-wake DisordersDirect CostsDirect Nonmedical CostsHealthcare ResourcesInsomnia EpidemiologyManaged Care OrganizationsPatient Resource UtilizationPotential Economic ImpactProductivity
An important question for managed care organizations is whether insomnia is associated with increased consumption of healthcare resources. Even though a large number of adults complain of insomnia, few actually receive a diagnostic code for the condition. Consequently, it has been challenging to consistently measure both direct medical costs and indirect costs attributable to insomnia. Recent data have provided a clearer picture showing that insomnia is a costly medical condition. This paper summarizes current understanding of the prevalence of insomnia and explores its impact on health-related quality of life, workplace productivity, and healthcare resource utilization.