Outpatient Prescriptions for Insomnia Medications During the First Year Following Combat-Related Amputations.
Ted MelcerJames ZourisAndrew MacGregorDaniel CrouchRobert SheuMichael R GalarneauPublished in: Military medicine (2024)
The present results indicate a high prevalence of outpatient prescriptions for insomnia medications following combat-related amputations, a prevalence that is substantially higher than previously reported among active duty personnel. These findings can inform DVA/DoD guidelines for amputation care and insomnia among military subpopulations. The results highlight the need for more research on the treatment of insomnia during early postinjury rehabilitation among patients who sustained serious combat injuries.