Table 3.
Elements of Sleep History
| B | Bedtime | Time in bed |
| Time lights out | ||
| Perceived sleep latency | ||
| A | Awakenings | Number |
| Timing | ||
| Perceived duration | ||
| Reasons (eg, nocturia, rumination) | ||
| M | Maladaptive sleep behaviors | Alcohol within 2 h of bed |
| Caffeine within 6 h of bed | ||
| Inconsistent presleep routine or engaging in stimulating activities before bed: planning, worry, professional activities, housework, finances, computer | ||
| Television/electronics in bed or bedroom | ||
| S | Snoring | Loud snoring |
| Snorting/gasping | ||
| Witnessed apneas | ||
| R | Rise time | Time awake |
| Time out of bed | ||
| Feel refreshed | ||
| Dry mouth | ||
| Headache | ||
| N | Naps | Timing |
| Duration | ||
| Other daytime sleepiness |