Majorcan Physician Survey: Reported Insomnia Follow-Up Was Not Audited Prescribing

A survey describes how family physicians said they managed insomnia, including benzodiazepine preferences and treatment review.

What physicians reported

Of 435 physicians contacted, 322 responded. Benzodiazepines and Z-drugs were common prescription preferences. Most reported sleep-hygiene advice, while cognitive behavioral therapy was less often used despite many regarding it as effective. About 69% said they reviewed treatment after a month.

Self-report differs from documented care

The study did not inspect each prescription, verify follow-up visits, or measure patient sleep and adverse outcomes. Respondents may differ from nonrespondents, and reported practice can differ from routine behavior. The percentages should therefore remain descriptions of answers from a historical regional survey. For a patient-level review, look for the actual indication, review date, duration, and response. The paper identifies implementation questions; it does not prove that a particular physician omitted review or that a benzodiazepine prescription caused harm.

Source paper

Original analysis of the supplied journal article, identified as PMC6877844.

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