NIH R01 · 2025
Study in Outpatient Medicine using Nudges to improve Sleep: The SOMNUS Trial
ABSTRACT Sedative-hypnotic "z-drugs" are dependence-forming substances associated with falls, fractures, high-risk parasomnias (sleepwalking, sleep-driving), and cognitive impairment. However, these drugs are popular and are usually prescribed long-term for insomnia, despite guideline recommendations to limit their use and to favor cognitive-behavior therapy for insomnia. Behavioral economic nudges delivered in the electronic health record are a promising way to encourage the use of cognitive-behavioral bibliotherapy and phone apps for insomnia and to reduce high-risk Z-drug prescribing. Nudges are insights from behavioral science that fit into existing clinical workflows, intended to…
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