Sleep questionnaires for insomnia

Consider using the following self-reported sleep questionnaires as part of assessing an adult with suspected insomnia:

the Auckland Sleep Questionnaire ¹ aims to identify common sleep disorders and comorbid conditions
the Insomnia Severity Index ² assesses sleep habits and disturbance, quality of sleep and impact of sleep problems
the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Inventory ³ assesses sleep habits and disturbance, quality of sleep and impact of sleep problems.

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