søvnlogg

A søvnlogg, or sleep diary, is a tool used to record and track sleep patterns and related factors over a period of time. It is typically maintained by individuals experiencing sleep difficulties or by those participating in sleep studies. The purpose of a søvnlogg is to provide a detailed account of a person's sleep behavior, which can help identify potential causes of sleep problems and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.

Entries in a søvnlogg usually include information about the time the person went to bed, the estimated time it took to fall asleep, the number and duration of awakenings during the night, the time of final awakening, and the total time spent in bed. In addition to these core sleep parameters, a søvnlogg often includes details about daily activities that might influence sleep. This can encompass food and drink intake, especially caffeine and alcohol, physical activity levels, medication use, stressful events, and mood. Some diaries also ask about daytime sleepiness or napping.

By consistently recording this information, individuals and healthcare professionals can gain insights into the relationship between lifestyle factors and sleep quality. This data can be crucial for diagnosing sleep disorders such as insomnia, sleep apnea, or restless legs syndrome, and for developing personalized treatment plans. The data from a søvnlogg can help pinpoint irregularities in sleep schedules, identify triggers for poor sleep, and assess the impact of changes made to sleep hygiene or therapeutic interventions.