Publications by authors named "C Carney"
Article Synopsis
- The study aims to update national estimates and trends of insomnia symptoms in Canada from 2007 to 2021, to inform effective prevention and intervention strategies.
- Data from the Canadian Community Health Survey reveals that insomnia symptoms remained stable overall but increased notably among women aged 18-64 and individuals with a medium education level.
- The findings indicate that insomnia symptoms are twice as prevalent in individuals with poor self-perceived health, highlighting the need for targeted interventions for the most impacted groups.
Objective: The lack of current Canadian practice guidelines for the management of insomnia poses a challenge for healthcare providers (HCP) in selecting the appropriate treatment options. This study aimed to establish expert consensus recommendations for the management of chronic insomnia in Canada.
Composition Of The Committee: Sixteen multidisciplinary experts in sleep medicine and insomnia across Canada developed consensus recommendations based on their knowledge of the literature and their practical experience.
Objective: The current study investigated the factors that predict drowsy drivers' decisions regarding whether to take breaks versus continue driving during long simulator drives.
Background: Driver drowsiness contributes to substantial numbers of motor vehicle crashes, injuries, and deaths. Previous research has shown that taking a nap and consuming caffeine can temporarily mitigate drowsiness and enable continued safe driving.
Article Synopsis
- A study surveyed 4,037 Canadian adults to estimate the prevalence of insomnia and the use of sleep aids, finding that 16.3% reported insomnia, with higher rates among women, Indigenous peoples, and those with poorer health.
- About 14.7% of respondents used prescribed sleep medications in the past year, while 28.7% used natural or over-the-counter options, 15.6% used cannabis products, and 9.7% used alcohol for sleep.
- The results emphasize the widespread issue of insomnia in Canada and the need for public health initiatives and effective treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy to improve sleep health.
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