Description

Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders refer to a group of conditions that affect an individual's ability to fall asleep or stay asleep. These disorders can lead to significant daytime impairment and may require clinical intervention for effective management.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may describe their sleep issues using various terms, but it is important to stick to 'Trastornos de la Iniciación y Mantención del Sueño' in formal contexts. Be cautious of colloquial terms that may arise, such as 'insomnio' or 'dificultades para dormir', which are not direct translations of the clinical term.

Example Sentences

EN: Patients with Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders often report feeling fatigued during the day.

ES: Los pacientes con Trastornos de la Iniciación y Mantención del Sueño a menudo informan sentirse fatigados durante el día.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing the term with general insomnia; mixing up with other sleep disorders like sleep apnea; using informal language instead of the clinical term.