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AASM: Sleepiness a "Critical" Patient-Reported Outcome

"Excessive sleepiness — the inability to stay awake and alert during the major waking episodes of the day — is reported by one-third of U.S. adults," warns the AASM in a new position statement with implications for clinical practice.

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5 Key Takeaways

  • 1

    The American Academy of Sleep Medicine asserts that sleepiness is a critical patient-reported outcome impacting health and quality of life.

  • 2

    Excessive sleepiness affects about one-third of U.S. adults and is linked to cognitive impairments and decreased performance.

  • 3

    Sleepiness is a primary symptom of various sleep-wake disorders, including narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea, and chronic insomnia.

  • 4

    Residual sleepiness in treated patients can lead to poorer mental health, reduced productivity, and increased accident risk.

  • 5

    The AASM calls for research to identify sleepiness as a primary outcome in clinical trials and develop tailored therapies.

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