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Validation of the Insomnia Severity Index as an outcome measure for insomnia research
Bastien CH, Vallières A, Morin CM · Sleep Medicine 2(4):297–307 · 2001
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The 7-item ISI; ≥15 indicates clinical insomnia.
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