svefnskrá
Svefnskrá is a term in Icelandic that refers to a sleep diary or sleep registry used in clinical and research settings to document sleep patterns over a period of time. The word combines svefn (sleep) and skrá (register). It is typically employed to gather information about an individual’s sleep in a structured way.
The main purpose of a svefnskrá is to help clinicians assess sleep disorders, such as insomnia or
A svefnskrá is usually kept in paper form or digitally. Common data collected include date, time going
In clinical practice, svefnskrá is often used alongside objective measures such as actigraphy or polysomnography to
See also: sleep diary, actigraphy, insomnia, circadian rhythm sleep disorders.