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. 2025 Feb 13;17(2):e78937. doi: 10.7759/cureus.78937

Table 5. Preferred approaches to sleep disorder management (N=245).

Question Response options Frequency (n) Percentage (%)
What is your preferred first-line treatment for sleep disorders? Pharmacological therapy (e.g., sleep aids, antidepressants) 42 16.9%
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) 15 6.0%
Lifestyle modifications (e.g., exercise, sleep hygiene) 81 32.5%
Referral to a specialist (e.g., sleep physician, psychologist) 45 18.1%
I do not treat sleep disorders 58 23.3%