Table 6.

Elements of Clinical Sleep History Conducted by Fictitious Nurse, Ms. BAMS-RN

B	Bedtime	• Time in bed • Time lights out • Perceived sleep latency
A	Awakenings	• Number • Timing • Perceived duration • Reasons (e.g., nocturia, rumination)
M	Maladaptive sleep behaviors	• Alcohol within 2 h of bed • Caffeine within 6 h of bed • Inconsistent pre-sleep routine or engaging in stimulating activities before bed: planning, worry, professional activities, housework, finances, computer • TV/electronics in bed or bedroom
S	Snoring	• Loud snoring • Snorting/gasping • Witnessed apneas
R	Risetime	• Time awake • Time out of bed • Feel refreshed • Dry mouth • Headache
N	Naps	• Timing • Duration • Other daytime sleepiness

From Wickwire and colleagues.²¹⁸ Reprinted with permission.