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Erickson AJ, Rodriguez JC, Ravyts SG, Dzierzewski JM, Fung CH, Kelly MR, Ryden AM, Carlson GC, Josephson K, Mitchell MN, Martin JL, Alessi CA. The effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia on sleep outcomes in the context of pain among older adult veterans. J Am Geriatr Soc 2024; 72:2319-2328. [PMID: 38888493 DOI: 10.1111/jgs.18910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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BACKGROUND Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is the gold-standard treatment for insomnia disorder in adults. Compared to young adults, older adults have increased risk for the development of conditions associated with chronic pain, which may impact the efficacy of CBT-I in improving insomnia symptoms in older adults. This study evaluated the effect of participant-rated pain on sleep-related outcomes of a supervised, non-clinician administered CBT-I program in older adult patients with chronic insomnia disorder. METHODS Secondary analysis was conducted using data from a randomized controlled trial among 106 community-dwelling older adult veterans (N = 106; mean age 72.1 years, 96% male, 78.3% White, 6.6% Hispanic, 5.7% African American) with chronic (≥3 months) insomnia disorder. Participants engaged in five sessions of manual-based CBT-I in individual or group format within one Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare system, provided by non-clinician "sleep coaches" who had weekly telephone supervision by behavioral sleep medicine specialists. Insomnia symptoms (Insomnia Severity Index), perceived sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index), fatigue (Flinder's Fatigue Scale), daytime sleepiness (Epworth Sleepiness Scale), and perceived pain severity (items from the Geriatric Pain Measure) were assessed at 4 time points: baseline, one-week posttreatment, 6-month follow-up, and 12-month follow-up. Mixed effects models with time invariant and time varying predictors were employed for analyses. RESULTS CBT-I improved insomnia symptoms, perceived sleep quality, fatigue, and daytime sleepiness among older veterans with chronic insomnia. Participant-reported pain was associated with greater improvements in insomnia symptoms following CBT-I. Pain did not affect improvements in other sleep-related outcomes (-0.38 ≤ b ≤ 0.07, p > 0.05). Between-subjects differences in pain, but not within-subject changes in pain over time, appeared to play a central role in insomnia symptom improvement at posttreatment, with individuals with higher-than-average pain showing greater insomnia symptom improvement (ISI score reduction; -0.32 ≤ b ≤ -0.28, p ≤ 0.005). CONCLUSIONS Pain did not meaningfully hinder the effects of CBT-I on sleep outcomes. Among older veterans with chronic insomnia disorder, individuals with higher pain exhibited slightly greater improvement in insomnia than those with lower levels of pain. These findings suggest that experiencing pain does not impair treatment response and should not preclude older adults with insomnia from being offered CBT-I.
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- Alexander J Erickson
- Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Geriatric Section, Division of Medicine, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Mental Health, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Center for the Study of Healthcare Innovation, Implementation and Policy, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Hinrichsen GA, Leipzig RM. Implementation and Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia in Geriatric Primary Care. Clin Gerontol 2024; 47:507-514. [PMID: 35980259 DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2022.2104675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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OBJECTIVES We evaluated a plan for implementation and effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) in geriatric primary care by a geropsychologist. METHODS The flow of referrals to a geropsychologist was tracked and, among those eligible and interested in participating, success in deprescribing sleep medications and the effectiveness of CBT-I were documented. RESULTS Seventy patients were referred for evaluation of whom 62 were eligible for CBT-I; 34 began CBT-I and 29 completed a full course of treatment. Almost two-thirds of treatment completers were the "old old" (76-84 years) and "oldest old" (85-93 years) with multiple medical problems. Most treatment completers taking sleep medications had them deprescribed at the beginning of treatment and, one year after treatment, did not have them re-prescribed. After CBT-I, two-thirds of patients met the insomnia severity index criteria for response; and three-fifths for remission from insomnia. Further, most patients had sustained improvement in their target insomnia symptom(s) and sleep efficiency. CONCLUSIONS CBT-I can be implemented in geriatric primary care with successful deprescribing of sleep medications and meaningful improvement in symptoms of insomnia in a group of older adults of advanced age with multiple medical problems. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS Clinical gerontologists can play an important role in improving late life insomnia.
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- Gregory A Hinrichsen
- Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, USA
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- Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, USA
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DeBellis JE, Ellison KJ, McMillan L, Duffey J. Insomnia in the Veteran Population: A Sleep Health and Wellness Intervention. J Holist Nurs 2023; 41:335-346. [PMID: 37016765 DOI: 10.1177/08980101231162432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/06/2023]
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The purpose of this evidence-based project (EBP) was to determine if an evidence-based sleep health and wellness intervention improved sleep in veterans self-reporting a history of insomnia. Insomnia can negatively affect an individual's physical and psychological well-being, as well as increase health-care costs and decrease the overall quality of life. The intervention utilized a combination of insomnia treatments, delivered to two American Legion veteran participant groups: an Alabama American Legion Retreat and individuals at an American Legion Post site. The holistic-focused modalities used in this intervention included Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) techniques, sleep hygiene principles, and Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) methods. The measurement tool, the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI), indicated statistically significant changes in the severity of participants' self-reported insomnia. Based upon the research evidence and results of the pre- and post-test ISI, a more permanent, ongoing sleep health and wellness intervention is feasible and would have numerous beneficial effects for the veteran's management of insomnia symptoms. Future efforts include implementing sleep hygiene, CAM interventions, and holistic nursing-supported education interventions at other sites and venues within the Alabama American Legion, as well as maintaining long-term community partnerships with veteran groups such as the Alabama American Legion.
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- College of Nursing, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, USA
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Prguda E, Evans J, McLeay S, Romaniuk M, Phelps AJ, Lewis K, Brown K, Fisher G, Lowrie F, Saunders-Dow E, Dwyer M. Posttraumatic sleep disturbances in veterans: A pilot randomized controlled trial of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia and imagery rehearsal therapy. J Clin Psychol 2023; 79:2493-2514. [PMID: 37392411 DOI: 10.1002/jclp.23561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Revised: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with sleep disturbances including insomnia and nightmares. This study compared cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) with CBT-I combined with imagery rehearsal therapy (IRT) for nightmares to evaluate if the combined treatment led to greater reductions in trauma-related sleep disturbances in Australian veterans. METHODS Veterans with diagnosed PTSD, high insomnia symptom severity, and nightmares (N = 31) were randomized to eight group CBT-I sessions or eight group CBT-I + IRT sessions. Self-reported sleep, nightmare, and psychological measures (primary outcome: Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index), and objective actigraphy data were collected; the effect of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) risk on treatment outcomes was also examined. RESULTS No treatment condition effects were detected for the combined treatment compared to CBT-I alone, and no moderating effect of OSA risk was detected. On average, participants from both groups improved on various self-report measures over time (baseline to 3 months posttreatment). Despite the improvements, mean scores for sleep-specific measures remained indicative of poor sleep quality. There were also no significant differences between the groups on the actigraphy indices. CONCLUSIONS The findings indicate that there is potential to optimize both treatments for veterans with trauma-related sleep disturbances.
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- Emina Prguda
- Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Psychiatry, Phoenix Australia-Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health, University of Melbourne, Carlton, Victoria, Australia
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- Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Sleep Care, Greenslopes Private Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Yu DJ, Recchia F, Bernal JDK, Yu AP, Fong DY, Li SX, Chan RNY, Hu X, Siu PM. Effectiveness of Exercise, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Pharmacotherapy on Improving Sleep in Adults with Chronic Insomnia: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:2207. [PMID: 37570447 PMCID: PMC10418444 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11152207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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Despite the well-established treatment effectiveness of exercise, cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), and pharmacotherapy on improving sleep, there have been no studies to compare their long-term effectiveness, which is of clinical importance for sustainable management of chronic insomnia. This study compared the long-term effectiveness of these three interventions on improving sleep in adults with chronic insomnia. MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Embase, and SPORTDiscus were searched for eligible reports. Trials that investigated the long-term effectiveness of these three interventions on improving sleep were included. The post-intervention follow-up of the trial had to be ≥6 months to be eligible. The primary outcome was the long-term effectiveness of the three interventions on improving sleep. Treatment effectiveness was the secondary outcome. A random-effects network meta-analysis was carried out using a frequentist approach. Thirteen trials were included in the study. After an average post-intervention follow-up period of 10.3 months, both exercise (SMD, -0.29; 95% CI, -0.57 to -0.01) and CBT-I (-0.48; -0.68 to -0.28) showed superior long-term effectiveness on improving sleep compared with control. Temazepam was the only included pharmacotherapy, which demonstrated superior treatment effectiveness (-0.80; -1.25 to -0.36) but not long-term effectiveness (0.19; -0.32 to 0.69) compared with control. The findings support the use of both exercise and CBT-I for long-term management of chronic insomnia, while temazepam may be used for short-term treatment.
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- Danny J. Yu
- Division of Kinesiology, School of Public Health, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; (D.J.Y.); (F.R.); (J.D.K.B.); (A.P.Y.)
- Li Chiu Kong Family Sleep Assessment Unit, Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China;
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- Division of Kinesiology, School of Public Health, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; (D.J.Y.); (F.R.); (J.D.K.B.); (A.P.Y.)
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- Division of Kinesiology, School of Public Health, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; (D.J.Y.); (F.R.); (J.D.K.B.); (A.P.Y.)
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- Division of Kinesiology, School of Public Health, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; (D.J.Y.); (F.R.); (J.D.K.B.); (A.P.Y.)
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- School of Nursing, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China;
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; (S.X.L.); (X.H.)
- The State Key Laboratory of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Li Chiu Kong Family Sleep Assessment Unit, Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China;
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; (S.X.L.); (X.H.)
- The State Key Laboratory of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Division of Kinesiology, School of Public Health, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; (D.J.Y.); (F.R.); (J.D.K.B.); (A.P.Y.)
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Hrozanova M, Meisingset I, Kallestad H, Pallesen S, Nordstoga AL, Skarpsno ES. Group-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy versus waiting list in the treatment of insomnia in primary care: study protocol for a pragmatic, multicentre randomized controlled trial. BMC PRIMARY CARE 2023; 24:61. [PMID: 36864376 PMCID: PMC9979487 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-023-02018-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Insomnia is common in the general population and is a risk factor for ill-health, which highlights the importance of treating insomnia effectively and cost-efficiently. Cognitive-behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is recommended as first-line treatment due to its long-term effectiveness and few side-effects, but its availability is limited. The aim of this pragmatic, multicentre randomized controlled trial is to investigate the effectiveness of group-delivered CBT-I in primary care compared to a waiting-list control group. METHODS A pragmatic multicentre randomized controlled trial will be conducted with about 300 participants recruited across 26 Healthy Life Centres in Norway. Participants will complete online screening and provide consent before enrolment. Those who meet the eligibility criteria will be randomized to a group-delivered CBT-I or to a waiting list according to a 2:1 ratio. The intervention consists of four two-hour sessions. Assessments will be performed at baseline, 4 weeks, 3- and 6 months post-intervention, respectively. The primary outcome is self-reported insomnia severity at 3 months post-intervention. Secondary outcomes include health-related quality of life, fatigue, mental distress, dysfunctional beliefs and attitudes about sleep, sleep reactivity, 7-day sleep diaries, and data obtained from national health registries (sick leave, use of relevant prescribed medications, healthcare utilization). Exploratory analyses will identify factors influencing treatment effectiveness, and we will conduct a mixed-method process evaluation to identify facilitators and barriers of participants' treatment adherence. The study protocol was approved by the Regional Committee for Medical and Health Research ethics in Mid-Norway (ID 465241). DISCUSSION This large-scale pragmatic trial will investigate the effectiveness of group-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy versus waiting list in the treatment of insomnia, generating findings that are generalizable to day-to-day treatment of insomnia in interdisciplinary primary care services. The trial will identify those who would benefit from the group-delivered therapy, and will investigate the rates of sick leave, medication use, and healthcare utilization among adults who undergo the group-delivered therapy. TRIAL REGISTRATION The trial was retrospectively registered in the ISRCTN registry (ISRCTN16185698).
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- Maria Hrozanova
- Department of Public Health and Nursing, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.
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- Department of Public Health and Nursing, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.,Unit for Physiotherapy Services, Trondheim Municipality, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Mental Health, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.,Department of Mental Health Care, St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Psychosocial Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.,Norwegian Competence Center for Sleep Disorders, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.,Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Public Health and Nursing, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.,Department of Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology, St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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Simon L, Steinmetz L, Feige B, Benz F, Spiegelhalder K, Baumeister H. Comparative efficacy of onsite, digital, and other settings for cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Sci Rep 2023; 13:1929. [PMID: 36732610 PMCID: PMC9894949 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-28853-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Given the limited availability and accessibility of onsite cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), other CBT-I settings, such as internet-delivered CBT-I (iCBT-I), have been proposed. The primary aim of the study was to compare the efficacy of available CBT-I settings on insomnia severity. A systematic review and frequentist network meta-analysis of available CBT-I settings was performed. PsycINFO, PsycARTICLES, MEDLINE, PubMed, and CINAHL were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigating any CBT-I settings in adults with insomnia disorder. The systematic literature search (3851 references) resulted in 52 RCTs. For the primary outcome insomnia severity, all examined CBT-I settings except smartphone-delivered CBT-I yielded significant effects when compared to WL. Large standardized mean differences were found for individual onsite CBT-I (- 1.27;95%CI - 1.70, - 0.84), group-delivered CBT-I (- 1.00;95%CI - 1.42. - 0.59), telehealth (- 1.28;95%CI - 2.06, - 0.50), and guided bibliotherapy (- 0.99;95%CI - 1.67, - 0.32). Both guided iCBT-I (- 0.71;95%CI - 1.18, - 0.24) and unguided iCBT-I (- 0.78;95%CI - 1.18, - 0.38) yielded medium effect sizes. The results underline that health care systems should intensify their efforts to provide synchronously-delivered CBT-I (individual onsite, group-delivered, and telehealth), and particularly individual onsite CBT-I, given its solid evidence base. Medium to large effect sizes for iCBT-I and guided bibliotherapy indicate that self-help settings may be a viable alternative when synchronously-delivered CBT-I is not available.
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- Laura Simon
- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Institute of Psychology and Education, University Ulm, Lise-Meitner-Str. 16, 89081, Ulm, Germany.
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Institute of Psychology and Education, University Ulm, Lise-Meitner-Str. 16, 89081, Ulm, Germany
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Okun ML, Glidewell RN. Improvement of Insomnia Symptoms following a Single 4-Hour CBT-I Workshop. Behav Sleep Med 2023; 21:72-83. [PMID: 35156473 DOI: 10.1080/15402002.2022.2036741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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STUDY OBJECTIVES : Cognitive behavioral treatment for insomnia (CBT-I) is the first line of treatment for insomnia. However, the expanded use of CBT-I is limited by the number of specialty-trained clinicians in addition to the duration and cost of individual treatment sessions. One viable option is a single-session educational group format delivered by a trained health educator. METHODS : In a preliminary, single group pretest-posttest design, the effectiveness of group CBT-I delivered to community dwelling individuals with self-reported insomnia symptoms was evaluated. Participants completed the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) and provided information on sleep aid use, prior to and 1-month post attendance of a single 4-hour CBT-I workshop. RESULTS : Participants (N = 45) were 54 ± 16 years and 71% female. ISI scores significantly improved from baseline (20.09 ± 4.1) to 1-month follow-up (11.89 ±5.7; t = 10.1, p < .001) with an average change of 8.2 ± 5.4 points. Frequency of sleep aid use significantly dropped (χ2 = 105.7, p = .017). Eighty percent of participants reported sleeping better or much better at follow-up. Twenty percent of participants met criteria for remission of insomnia and 35.6% of participants had ISI change scores meeting criteria for a Minimally Important Difference associated with improvements in fatigue, work productivity, and health related quality of life. CONCLUSIONS : These preliminary data suggest that a single 4-hour CBT-I workshop delivered by a health educator can significantly improve insomnia symptoms, improve subjective sleep quality, and reduce sleep aid use among community dwelling adults with and without co-morbidities within 1-month.
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- Michele L Okun
- BioFrontiers Center, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, BioFrontiers Center, CO USA.,The Insomnia Clinic, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
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Li Y, Nazari N, Sadeghi M. Internet delivered, non-inferiority, two-arm, assessor-blinded intervention comparing mindfulness-based stress reduction and cognitive-behavioral treatment for insomnia: a protocol study for a randomized controlled trial for nursing staff with insomnia. Trials 2022; 23:1020. [PMID: 36527137 PMCID: PMC9756716 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-022-06986-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Insomnia and poor sleep quality are highly prevalent conditions related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) complications among clinical nurses. Although cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is a first-line treatment, CBT-I suffers from several major drawbacks. This study investigates whether the application of the internet-delivered mindfulness-based stress reduction (iMBSR) intervention will produce effects that are non-inferior to the internet-delivered CBT-I (iCBT-I) intervention in reducing the severity of insomnia in clinical nurses with insomnia at the end of the study. METHODS This study protocol presents an internet-delivered, parallel-groups, assessor-blinded, two-arm, non-inferiority randomized controlled trial. The primary outcome is sleep quality, assessed by the Insomnia Severity Index. Secondary outcomes include depression, dysfunctional beliefs, five facets of mindfulness, and client satisfaction. CONCLUSION It is expected that this study may address several gaps in the literature. The non-inferiority study design is a novel approach to evaluating whether a standardized, complementary treatment (i.e., MBSR) is as practical as a gold standard treatment rather than its potential benefits. This approach may lead to expanded evidence-based practice and improve patient access to effective treatments. TRIAL REGISTRATION Trial registration number: ISRCTN36198096 . Registered on 24th May 2022.
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- Yaling Li
- Mental Health Education and Counseling Center, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen, 518118, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Human Sciences, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Iran.
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Human Sciences, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Iran
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Kaitz J, Robinson SA, Petrakis BA, Reilly ED, Chamberlin ES, Wiener RS, Quigley KS. Veteran Acceptance of Sleep Health Information Technology: a Mixed-Method Study. JOURNAL OF TECHNOLOGY IN BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE 2022; 8:57-68. [PMID: 36530383 PMCID: PMC9745770 DOI: 10.1007/s41347-022-00287-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Revised: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Sleep disturbances, including chronic insomnia and sleep apnea, are major concerns for US veterans, with rising rates and detrimental effects on physical, mental, and social well-being. Sleep disturbances in veterans are also underdiagnosed and undertreated for reasons that include limited sleep clinician availability, long wait times, and the time commitment for treatment. Greater use of sleep health information technologies could improve access to assessment and treatment of sleep disturbances. However, the assessment of acceptance of these technologies among veterans is still ongoing. This mixed-method study combines data from two separate but similar randomized controlled trials to assess acceptance of sleep health information technologies for veterans with chronic insomnia. Sleep health information technologies included in these trials were the following: (1) a WatchPAT sleep monitor for home-based sleep assessment, including detection of sleep apnea, and (2) the VA mobile app Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i Coach), which supports self-management of insomnia. The combined sample of 37 veterans receiving care within one New England VA medical center completed a six-week trial using both health information technology tools. Participants completed a survey and interview at the end of the 6 weeks. Overall, participants found the tools acceptable, easy to use, and useful and reported they would use them in the future. Thus, these sleep health information technologies appear to provide an acceptable remote option for assessing and managing sleep issues for veterans. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02392000; http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02392000 and ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03305354; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03305354.
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- Jenesse Kaitz
- CHOIR/Bedford VA Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research (CHOIR), Bedford Healthcare System, Bedford, MA USA
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- CHOIR/Bedford VA Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research (CHOIR), Bedford Healthcare System, Bedford, MA USA
- The Pulmonary Center, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA USA
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- CHOIR/Bedford VA Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research (CHOIR), Bedford Healthcare System, Bedford, MA USA
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- Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center (MIRECC), Bedford Healthcare System, Bedford, USA
- University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA USA
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- Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), Bedford Healthcare System, Bedford, MA USA
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- The Pulmonary Center, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA USA
- Center for Healthcare Organization & Implementation Research and Medical Service, Boston Healthcare System, Boston, MA USA
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- Department of Psychology, Northeastern University, Boston, MA USA
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Eldridge-Smith ED, Manber R, Tsai S, Kushida C, Simmons B, Johnson R, Horberg R, Depew A, Abraibesh A, Simpson N, Strand M, Espie CA, Edinger JD. Stepped care management of insomnia co-occurring with sleep apnea: the AIR study protocol. Trials 2022; 23:806. [PMID: 36153634 PMCID: PMC9509569 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-022-06753-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and insomnia are commonly co-occurring conditions that amplify morbidity and complicates the management of affected patients. Unfortunately, previous research provides limited guidance as to what constitutes the best and most practical management approach for this comorbid patient group. Some preliminary studies show that when cognitive behavioral insomnia therapy (CBT-I) is combined with standard OSA therapies for these patients, outcomes are improved. However, the dearth of trained providers capable of delivering CBT-I has long served as a pragmatic barrier to the widespread use of this therapy in clinical practice. The emergence of sophisticated online CBT-I (OCBT-I) programs could improve access, showing promising reductions in insomnia severity. Given its putative scalability and apparent efficacy, some have argued OCBT-I should represent a 1st-stage intervention in a broader stepped care model that allocates more intensive and less assessable therapist-delivered CBT-I (TCBT-I) only to those who show an inadequate response to lower intensity OCBT-I. However, the efficacy of OCBT-I as a 1st-stage therapy within a broader stepped care management strategy for insomnia comorbid with OSA has yet to be tested with comorbid OSA/insomnia patients. METHODS/DESIGN This dual-site randomized clinical trial will use a Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trial (SMART) design to test a stepped care model relative to standard positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy and determine if (1) augmentation of PAP therapy with OCBT-I improves short-term outcomes of comorbid OSA/insomnia and (2) providing a higher intensity 2nd-stage CBT-I to patients who show sub-optimal short-term outcomes with OCBT-I+PAP improves short and longer-term outcomes. After completing baseline assessment, the comorbid OSA/insomnia patients enrolled will be randomized to a 1st-stage therapy that includes usual care PAP + OCBT-I or UC (usual care PAP + sleep hygiene education). Insomnia will be reassessed after 8 weeks. OCBT-I recipients who meet "remission" criteria (defined as an Insomnia Severity Index score < 10) will continue PAP but will not be offered any additional insomnia intervention and will complete study outcome measures again after an additional 8 weeks and at 3 and 6 month follow-ups. OCBT-I recipients classified as "unremitted" after 8 weeks of treatment will be re-randomized to a 2nd-stage treatment consisting of continued, extended access to OCBT-I or a switch to TCBT-I. Those receiving the 2nd-stage intervention as well as the UC group will be reassessed after another 8 weeks and at 3- and 6-month follow-up time points. The primary outcome will be insomnia remission. Secondary outcomes will include subjective and objective sleep data, including sleep time, sleep efficiency, fatigue ratings, PAP adherence, sleepiness ratings, sleep/wake functioning ratings, and objective daytime alertness. DISCUSSION This study will provide new information about optimal interventions for patients with comorbid OSA and insomnia to inform future clinical decision-making processes. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT03109210 , registered on April 12, 2017, prospectively registered.
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- Stanford University, 401 Quarry Road, Stanford, CA 94305 USA
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- National Jewish Health, 1400 Jackson St, Denver, CO 80206 USA
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- Stanford University, 450 Broadway Street, Redwood City, CA USA
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- National Jewish Health, 1400 Jackson St, Denver, CO 80206 USA
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- National Jewish Health, 1400 Jackson St, Denver, CO 80206 USA
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- National Jewish Health, 1400 Jackson St, Denver, CO 80206 USA
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- National Jewish Health, 1400 Jackson St, Denver, CO 80206 USA
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- Stanford University, 401 Quarry Road, Stanford, CA 94305 USA
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- Stanford University, 401 Quarry Road, Stanford, CA 94305 USA
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- National Jewish Health, 1400 Jackson St, Denver, CO 80206 USA
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- Big Health, 461 Bush St #200, San Francisco, CA 94108 USA
- University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 2JD UK
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- National Jewish Health, 1400 Jackson St, Denver, CO 80206 USA
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Tighe CA, Buysse DJ, Weiner DK, Beehler GP, Forman DE. Prevalence, Impact, and Trajectories of Sleep Disturbance in Cardiac Rehabilitation: A NARRATIVE REVIEW AND SUGGESTIONS FOR EVALUATION AND TREATMENT. J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev 2022; 42:316-323. [PMID: 35522949 PMCID: PMC9437109 DOI: 10.1097/hcr.0000000000000694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE The aim of this review was to summarize literature examining the prevalence, impact, and trajectories of sleep disturbance in cardiac rehabilitation (CR) patients and discuss how CR programs may incorporate targeted evaluation and interventions to promote sleep health. REVIEW METHODS A narrative review of literature allowed for an examination of the prevalence of sleep disturbance in CR patients, the effects of sleep disturbance on CR outcomes, and trajectories of sleep disturbance in CR. SUMMARY Sleep disturbance is prevalent in CR patient populations and is related to clinical and functional outcomes. Sleep may be an important biobehavioral process to target in CR to improve important patient outcomes and achieve secondary prevention goals.
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- Caitlan A. Tighe
- VISN 4 Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
- Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
- Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
- Clinical and Translational Science Institute, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
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- VA Center for Integrated Healthcare
- Community Health and Health Behavior, School of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Buffalo
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- Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
- Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
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Although insomnia is not a normal part of the aging process, its prevalence increases with age. Factors such as medications and medical and psychiatric disorders can increase the risk for insomnia. In order to diagnose insomnia, it is important for older adults to complete comprehensive sleep and health histories. Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, which includes stimulus control, sleep restriction, sleep hygiene, and cognitive therapy, is the recommended first-line treatment of insomnia and is more effective that medications for the long-term management of insomnia. Medications such as benzodiazepines and antidepressants should be avoided for the treatment of insomnia in older adults.
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- Glenna S Brewster
- Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, 1520 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA; Center for Sleep and Circadian Neurobiology, Perelman School of Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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- Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, 1520 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
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- Center for Sleep and Circadian Neurobiology, Perelman School of Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Department of Psychiatry, Perelman School of Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania, 3535 Market Street, Suite 670, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Alimoradi Z, Jafari E, Broström A, Ohayon MM, Lin CY, Griffiths MD, Blom K, Jernelöv S, Kaldo V, Pakpour AH. Effects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) on Quality of Life: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Sleep Med Rev 2022; 64:101646. [DOI: 10.1016/j.smrv.2022.101646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Revised: 04/01/2022] [Accepted: 04/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Scott AJ, Webb TL, Martyn-St James M, Rowse G, Weich S. Improving sleep quality leads to better mental health: A meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Sleep Med Rev 2021; 60:101556. [PMID: 34607184 PMCID: PMC8651630 DOI: 10.1016/j.smrv.2021.101556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 250] [Impact Index Per Article: 83.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2021] [Revised: 09/16/2021] [Accepted: 09/17/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The extent to which sleep is causally related to mental health is unclear. One way to test the causal link is to evaluate the extent to which interventions that improve sleep quality also improve mental health. We conducted a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials that reported the effects of an intervention that improved sleep on composite mental health, as well as on seven specific mental health difficulties. 65 trials comprising 72 interventions and N = 8608 participants were included. Improving sleep led to a significant medium-sized effect on composite mental health (g+ = -0.53), depression (g+ = -0.63), anxiety (g+ = -0.51), and rumination (g+ = -0.49), as well as significant small-to-medium sized effects on stress (g+ = -0.42), and finally small significant effects on positive psychosis symptoms (g+ = -0.26). We also found a dose response relationship, in that greater improvements in sleep quality led to greater improvements in mental health. Our findings suggest that sleep is causally related to the experience of mental health difficulties. Future research might consider how interventions that improve sleep could be incorporated into mental health services, as well as the mechanisms of action that explain how sleep exerts an effect on mental health.
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- Department of Psychology, The University of Sheffield, UK
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- Clinical Psychology Unit, Department of Psychology, The University of Sheffield, UK
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- School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), The University of Sheffield, UK
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Edinger JD, Arnedt JT, Bertisch SM, Carney CE, Harrington JJ, Lichstein KL, Sateia MJ, Troxel WM, Zhou ES, Kazmi U, Heald JL, Martin JL. Behavioral and psychological treatments for chronic insomnia disorder in adults: an American Academy of Sleep Medicine systematic review, meta-analysis, and GRADE assessment. J Clin Sleep Med 2021; 17:263-298. [PMID: 33164741 DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.8988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 103] [Impact Index Per Article: 34.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The purpose of this systematic review is to provide supporting evidence for a clinical practice guideline on the use of behavioral and psychological treatments for chronic insomnia disorder in adult populations. METHODS The American Academy of Sleep Medicine commissioned a task force of 9 experts in sleep medicine and sleep psychology. A systematic review was conducted to identify randomized controlled trials that addressed behavioral and psychological interventions for the treatment of chronic insomnia disorder in adults. Statistical analyses were performed to determine if the treatments produced clinically significant improvements in a range of critical and important outcomes. Finally, the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation process was used to evaluate the evidence for making specific treatment recommendations. RESULTS The literature search identified 1,244 studies; 124 studies met the inclusion criteria, and 89 studies provided data suitable for statistical analyses. Evidence for the following interventions is presented in this review: cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia, brief therapies for insomnia, stimulus control, sleep restriction therapy, relaxation training, sleep hygiene, biofeedback, paradoxical intention, intensive sleep retraining, and mindfulness. This review provides a detailed summary of the evidence along with the quality of evidence, the balance of benefits vs harms, patient values and preferences, and resource use considerations.
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- Jack D Edinger
- National Jewish Health, Denver, Colorado.,Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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- Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Harvard Medical School, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Darien, Illinois
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- David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California.,VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, Los Angeles, California
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Dzierzewski JM, Donovan EK, Sabet SM. The Sleep Regularity Questionnaire: development and initial validation. Sleep Med 2021; 85:45-53. [PMID: 34274811 DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2021.06.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2021] [Revised: 05/18/2021] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE Sleep is a critically important behavior which influences diverse aspects of health, functioning, and longevity. An increasing literature suggests the importance of sleep regularity, also referred to as sleep inconsistency, sleep variability, or intraindividual variability in sleep. Given there is no brief, subjective measure of sleep regularity, the purpose of this study was to develop the Sleep Regularity Questionnaire (SRQ) and to begin the process of examining its psychometric properties using a construct-validation approach. PARTICIPANTS/METHODS In an online study of sleep and health, participants (n = 3249; Mage (SD) = 42.77 (16.73); 48.5% female; 77.3% white) completed the in-development SRQ, as well as the Insomnia Severity Index and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. RESULTS An exploratory factor analysis followed by a confirmatory factor analysis revealed a two factor structure, represented by circadian regularity and sleep continuity regularity, with good model fit indices (X2 = 50.9, df = 7, p < 0.001; RMSEA = 0.06; CFI = 0.99; NFI = 0.99; IFI = 0.99; TLI = 0.98). Test-retest reliability, as well as concurrent, convergent and incremental validity were examined, with promising results. CONCLUSIONS Preliminary psychometrics suggest that the SRQ is a valid and stable instrument for the assessment of sleep regularity in adults that is related to, but distinct from, other established sleep constructs. Future research will benefit from assessing the validity of the SRQ in various clinical samples and how it compares to measures of sleep regularity calculated from prospective daily assessments.
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- Joseph M Dzierzewski
- Department of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, 806 West Franklin St., PO Box 842018, Richmond, VA, 23284-2018, USA.
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- Department of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, 806 West Franklin St., PO Box 842018, Richmond, VA, 23284-2018, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, 806 West Franklin St., PO Box 842018, Richmond, VA, 23284-2018, USA
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Song Y, Kelly MR, Fung CH, Dzierzewski JM, Grinberg AM, Mitchell MN, Josephson K, Martin JL, Alessi CA. Change in Dysfunctional Sleep-Related Beliefs is Associated with Changes in Sleep and Other Health Outcomes Among Older Veterans With Insomnia: Findings From a Randomized Controlled Trial. Ann Behav Med 2021; 56:35-49. [PMID: 33944909 DOI: 10.1093/abm/kaab030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) targets changing dysfunctional sleep-related beliefs. The impact of these changes on daytime functioning in older adults is unknown. PURPOSE We examined whether changes in sleep-related beliefs from pre- to post-CBTI predicted changes in sleep and other outcomes in older adults. METHOD Data included 144 older veterans with insomnia from a randomized controlled trial testing CBTI. Sleep-related beliefs were assessed with the Dysfunctional Beliefs and Attitudes about Sleep-16 (DBAS-16, subscales: Consequences, Worry/Helplessness, Sleep Expectations, Medication). Outcomes included sleep diary variables, actigraphy-measured sleep efficiency, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Insomnia Severity Index (ISI), Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), Flinders Fatigue Scale (FFS), Patient Health Questionnaire-9, and health-related quality of life. Analyses compared slope of change in DBAS subscales from baseline to posttreatment between CBTI and control, and assessed the relationship between DBAS change and the slope of change in outcomes from baseline to 6 months. RESULTS Compared to controls, the CBTI group demonstrated stronger associations between improvement in DBAS-Consequences and subsequent improvement in PSQI, ISI, ESS, and FFS. The CBTI group also demonstrated stronger associations between improvement in DBAS-Worry/Helplessness and subsequent improvements in PSQI, ISI, and FFS; improvements in DBAS-Medication and PSQI; and improvements in DBAS-Sleep Expectations and wake after sleep onset (sleep diary) and FFS (all p < .05). CONCLUSIONS Significant reduction in dysfunctional sleep-related beliefs following CBTI in older adults predicted improvement in several outcomes of sleep and daytime functioning. This suggests the importance of addressing sleep-related beliefs for sustained improvement with CBTI in older veterans. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00781963.
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- Yeonsu Song
- School of Nursing, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.,Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, CAUSA.,David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, CAUSA
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- Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, CAUSA.,David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, CAUSA
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- Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, CAUSA
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- Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, CAUSA
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- Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, CAUSA.,David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, CAUSA.,David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Seol J, Fujii Y, Inoue T, Kitano N, Tsunoda K, Okura T. Effects of Morning Versus Evening Home-Based Exercise on Subjective and Objective Sleep Parameters in Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Geriatr Psychiatry Neurol 2021; 34:232-242. [PMID: 32431208 DOI: 10.1177/0891988720924709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to determine whether the timing of exercise influenced the effects of home-based low-intensity stepping exercises on the sleep parameters of older adults. METHOD For 8 weeks, 60 healthy older adults participated in a randomized controlled trial, performing low-intensity aerobic exercise (70-80 bpm) for about 30 minutes every day at home, either in the morning (from waking until 12:00) or evening (18:00 to bedtime). RESULTS In the evening exercise group, both subjectively and objectively measured sleep latency significantly improved throughout the intervention. Further, postintervention subjective sleep satisfaction was significantly higher in the evening group (6.2 ± 1.3 points) than in the morning group (5.2 ± 1.4 points; P = .006). Additionally, sleep variables related to evening exercise had larger effect sizes (Cohen d) than those performed in the morning. CONCLUSION Engaging in low-intensity stepping exercises during the evening is potentially a useful nonpharmacological approach to improving sleep quality among older adults.
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- Jaehoon Seol
- Doctoral Program in Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences, 13121University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Doctoral Program in Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences, 13121University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Master's Program in Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences, 13121University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Physical Fitness Research Institute, 68376Meiji Yasuda Life Foundation of Health and Welfare, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Faculty of Social Welfare, 57951Yamaguchi Prefectural University, Yamaguchi, Japan
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- Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences, 13121University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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Alessi CA, Fung CH, Dzierzewski JM, Fiorentino L, Stepnowsky C, Rodriguez Tapia JC, Song Y, Zeidler MR, Josephson K, Mitchell MN, Jouldjian S, Martin JL. Randomized controlled trial of an integrated approach to treating insomnia and improving the use of positive airway pressure therapy in veterans with comorbid insomnia disorder and obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep 2021; 44:zsaa235. [PMID: 33221910 PMCID: PMC8033453 DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsaa235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2020] [Revised: 09/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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STUDY OBJECTIVES Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) for comorbid insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has had mixed results. We integrated CBTI with a positive airway pressure (PAP) adherence program and tested effects on sleep and PAP use. METHODS 125 veterans (mean age 63.2, 96% men, 39% non-Hispanic white, 26% black/African American, 18% Hispanic/Latino) with comorbid insomnia and newly-diagnosed OSA (apnea-hypopnea index ≥ 15) were randomized to 5-weekly sessions integrating CBTI with a PAP adherence program provided by a "sleep coach" (with behavioral sleep medicine supervision), or 5-weekly sleep education control sessions. Participants and assessment staff were blinded to group assignment. Outcomes (baseline, 3 and 6 months) included Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), 7-day sleep diary (sleep onset latency [SOL-D], wake after sleep onset [WASO-D], sleep efficiency [SE-D]), 7-day actigraphy (SE-A), and objective PAP use (hours/night and nights ≥ 4 h). Insomnia Severity Index (ISI), Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), and Functional Outcomes of Sleep Questionnaire-10 (FOSQ-10) were also collected. RESULTS Compared to controls, intervention participants showed greater improvement (baseline to 3 and 6 months, respectively) in PSQI (-3.2 and -1.7), SOL-D (-16.2 and -15.5 minutes), SE-D (10.5% and 8.5%), SE-A (4.4% and 2.6%) and more 90-day PAP use (1.3 and 0.9 more hours/night, 17.4 and 11.3 more nights PAP ≥ 4 h). 90-day PAP use at 3 months was 3.2 and 1.9 h/night in intervention versus controls. Intervention participants also had greater improvements in ISI, ESS, and FOSQ-10 (all p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS An intervention integrating CBTI with a PAP adherence program delivered by a supervised sleep coach improved sleep and PAP use in adults with comorbid insomnia and OSA. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.govStudy name: Novel Treatment of Comorbid Insomnia and Sleep Apnea in Older VeteransURL: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/results?cond=&term=NCT02027558&cntry=&state=&city=&dist=Registration: NCT02027558.
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- Cathy A Alessi
- Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA
- Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
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- Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA
- Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA
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- Department of Medicine, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA
- VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA
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- Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA
- Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
- School of Nursing, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
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- Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
- Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA
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- Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA
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- Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA
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- Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA
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- Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA
- Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
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Ravyts SG, Sannes TS, Dzierzewski JM, Zhou ES, Brewer BW, Natvig C, Laudenslager ML. Check your sleep before you start: A secondary analysis of a stress management intervention for caregivers of stem cell transplant patients. Psychooncology 2021; 30:936-945. [PMID: 33749066 DOI: 10.1002/pon.5680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2020] [Revised: 02/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Caregiving for hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) patients is associated with significant physical and psychological sequelae. While psychosocial interventions may reduce caregiver burden, knowledge regarding which caregivers may benefit the most from such interventions is limited. The purpose of this secondary analysis was to examine whether HSCT caregivers' peritransplant sleep moderated the effect of a psychosocial intervention on depression and anxiety posttransplant. METHODS Participants included 135 caregivers (mean age = 54.23) who participated in randomized controlled trial and were assigned to receive either 8 weeks of Psychoeducation, Paced Respiration, and Relaxation (PEPRR) or treatment as usual (TAU). Sleep, depression, and anxiety were assessed using the Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index, the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, respectively. Caregiver symptoms were assessed at baseline (e.g., peritransplant period) and 6-month posttransplant. RESULTS Baseline sleep quality (∆R2 = 0.04, p = 0.002), sleep efficiency (∆R2 = 0.03, p = 0.02), and sleep onset latency (∆R2 = 0.07, p < 0.001) independently moderated the effect of group assignment on depression outcomes at the 6-month follow-up. Specifically, caregivers with poor sleep at baseline who received PEPRR reported significantly lower depression scores at follow-up compared to caregivers with poor sleep who received TAU. By contrast, only sleep quality (∆R2 = 0.02, p = 0.01) and sleep onset latency (∆R2 = 0.02, p = 0.005) moderated the effect of the group assignment on anxiety. CONCLUSIONS Psychosocial interventions for HSCT caregivers may buffer against psychological morbidity, particularly among caregivers with poor sleep quality.
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- Scott G Ravyts
- Department of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Department of Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Department of Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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Alcántara C, Giorgio Cosenzo L, McCullough E, Vogt T, Falzon AL, Perez Ibarra I. Cultural adaptations of psychological interventions for prevalent sleep disorders and sleep disturbances: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials in the United States. Sleep Med Rev 2021; 56:101455. [PMID: 33735638 DOI: 10.1016/j.smrv.2021.101455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2020] [Revised: 11/16/2020] [Accepted: 12/09/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Psychological interventions for sleep-wake disorders have medium-to-large effect sizes, however whether behavioral randomized controlled trials (RCTs) targeted underserved populations or addressed contextual and cultural factors is unknown. We conducted a systematic review to: (a) examine sociodemographic characteristics of behavioral RCTs for prevalent sleep-wake disorders and sleep disturbances that targeted undeserved adults, (b) identify types of cultural adaptations (surface-level, deep-level), and (c) describe intervention effectiveness on primary sleep outcomes. Overall, 6.97% of RCTs (56 studies) targeted underserved groups (veterans, women, racial/ethnic minorities, low socioeconomic status, disability status); 64.29% made surface-level and/or deep-level cultural adaptations. There was a lack of racial/ethnic, socioeconomic, sexual orientation, and linguistic diversity. Most cultural adaptations were made to behavioral therapies, and cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). Surface-level cultural adaptations to the delivery modality and setting were most common. Deep-level cultural adaptations of the content and core intervention components were also typical. Intervention effectiveness varied by type of adapted intervention and participant population. RCTs of adapted CBT-I interventions among participants with a definite sleep disorder or sleep disturbance showed consistent significant reductions in adverse sleep outcomes versus control. These findings have important implications for the use of cultural adaptations to address behavioral sleep medicine disparities.
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- Carmela Alcántara
- School of Social Work, Columbia University, New York, NY, 10027, USA.
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- School of Social Work, Columbia University, New York, NY, 10027, USA
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- School of Social Work, Columbia University, New York, NY, 10027, USA
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- Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, Northwell Health, New York, NY, USA
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- Aragonese Foundation for Research, Zaragoza, Spain; AgriFood Institute of Aragon, University of Zaragoza, Spain
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Kwon CY, Lee B, Cheong MJ, Kim TH, Jang BH, Chung SY, Kim JW. Non-pharmacological Treatment for Elderly Individuals With Insomnia: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis. Front Psychiatry 2021; 11:608896. [PMID: 33584374 PMCID: PMC7876437 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2020.608896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2020] [Accepted: 12/07/2020] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Background: Insomnia causes a huge socioeconomic burden among the elderly, and is not simply a health problem. This study aimed to determine the comparative advantage of the effectiveness and acceptability of non-pharmacological interventions available for elderly individuals with insomnia. Methods: Comprehensive searches in 13 medical databases were performed to find relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) up to August 2019. Two independent reviewers performed study selection, data extraction, and quality assessment of included RCTs using the Cochrane Collaboration's risk of bias. A network meta-analysis within the frequentist model was performed by combining direct and indirect evidence from all available RCTs. The primary outcomes were effectiveness as measured by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) total score and acceptability by the incidence of all-cause drop-out. Results: Twenty-eight RCTs involving 2,391 participants were included. Compared to wait-list, acupuncture (standardized mean difference -4.37, 95% confidence interval -8.53 to -0.12), acupuncture combined with benzodiazepines (-5.20, -9.82 to -0.57), behavioral therapy (-10.44, -17.31 to -3.58), benzodiazepines (-4.28, -8.45 to -0.11), benzodiazepines combined with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) (-7.18, -12.17 to -2.19), and CBT (-4.93, -8.63 to -1.22) showed significant superiority in their effectiveness. No significant comparative superiority or inferiority was found in terms of acceptability. Conclusions: In terms of effectiveness as indicated by the PSQI total score, compared to wait-list, superior benefits were observed for acupuncture, acupuncture combined with benzodiazepines, behavioral treatment, benzodiazepines, benzodiazepines combined with CBT, and CBT. Importantly, combined treatments, including benzodiazepines combined with CBT or with acupuncture, were generally superior to other monotherapies. In terms of acceptability, there was not enough data to draw conclusions. However, most RCTs included had methodological problems related to the lack of blinding procedure, suggesting a risk of effect size overestimation. Registration: CRD42019145518.
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- Chan-Young Kwon
- Department of Oriental Neuropsychiatry, Dong-eui University College of Korean Medicine, Busan, South Korea
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- Clinical Medicine Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, South Korea
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- Education Graduate of Wonkwang University, Iksan-si, South Korea
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- Korean Medicine Clinical Trial Center, Korean Medicine Hospital, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Neuropsychiatry, Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Neuropsychiatry, Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul, South Korea
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Hastings SN, Mahanna EP, Berkowitz TSZ, Smith VA, Choate AL, Hughes JM, Pavon J, Robinson K, Hendrix C, Van Houtven C, Gentry P, Rose C, Plassman BL, Potter G, Oddone E. Video-Enhanced Care Management for Medically Complex Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment. J Am Geriatr Soc 2021; 69:77-84. [PMID: 32966603 PMCID: PMC8579876 DOI: 10.1111/jgs.16819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2020] [Revised: 08/05/2020] [Accepted: 08/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This pilot study assessed feasibility of video-enhanced care management for complex older veterans with suspected mild cognitive impairment (CI) and their care partners, compared with telephone delivery. DESIGN Pilot randomized controlled trial. SETTING Durham Veterans Affairs Health Care System. PARTICIPANTS Participants were enrolled as dyads, consisting of veterans aged 65 years or older with complex medical conditions (Care Assessment Need score ≥90) and suspected mild CI (education-adjusted Modified Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status score 20-31) and their care partners. INTERVENTION The 12-week care management intervention consisted of monthly calls from a study nurse covering medication management, cardiovascular disease risk reduction, physical activity, and sleep behaviors, delivered via video compared with telephone. MEASUREMENTS Dyads completed baseline and follow-up assessments to assess feasibility, acceptability, and usability. RESULTS Forty veterans (mean (standard deviation (SD)) age = 72.4 (6.1) years; 100% male; 37.5% Black) and their care partners (mean (SD) age = 64.7 (10.8) years) were enrolled and randomized to telephone or video-enhanced care management. About a third of veteran participants indicated familiarity with relevant technology (regular tablet use and/or experience with videoconferencing); 53.6% of internet users were comfortable or very comfortable using the internet. Overall, 43 (71.7%) care management calls were completed in the video arm and 52 (86.7%) were completed in the telephone arm. Usability of the video telehealth platform was rated higher for participants already familiar with technology used to deliver the intervention (mean (SD) System Usability Scale scores: 65.0 (17.0) vs 55.6 (19.6)). Veterans, care partners, and study nurses reported greater engagement, communication, and interaction in the video arm. CONCLUSION Video-delivered care management calls were feasible and preferred over telephone for some complex older adults with mild CI and their care partners. Future research should focus on understanding how to assess and incorporate patient and family preferences related to uptake and maintenance of video telehealth interventions.
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- Susan N. Hastings
- Center of Innovation to Accelerate Discovery and Practice Transformation, Durham VA Health Care System, Durham, North Carolina
- Department of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
- Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Durham VA Health Care System, Durham, North Carolina
- Center for the Study of Human Aging and Development, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
- Department of Population Health Sciences, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
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- Center of Innovation to Accelerate Discovery and Practice Transformation, Durham VA Health Care System, Durham, North Carolina
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- Center of Innovation to Accelerate Discovery and Practice Transformation, Durham VA Health Care System, Durham, North Carolina
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- Center of Innovation to Accelerate Discovery and Practice Transformation, Durham VA Health Care System, Durham, North Carolina
- Department of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
- Department of Population Health Sciences, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
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- Center of Innovation to Accelerate Discovery and Practice Transformation, Durham VA Health Care System, Durham, North Carolina
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- Center of Innovation to Accelerate Discovery and Practice Transformation, Durham VA Health Care System, Durham, North Carolina
- Center for the Study of Human Aging and Development, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
- Department of Population Health Sciences, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
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- Department of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
- Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Durham VA Health Care System, Durham, North Carolina
- Center for the Study of Human Aging and Development, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
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- Center of Innovation to Accelerate Discovery and Practice Transformation, Durham VA Health Care System, Durham, North Carolina
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- Center for the Study of Human Aging and Development, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
- ∥ Duke University School of Nursing, Durham, North Carolina
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- Center of Innovation to Accelerate Discovery and Practice Transformation, Durham VA Health Care System, Durham, North Carolina
- Department of Population Health Sciences, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
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- Center of Innovation to Accelerate Discovery and Practice Transformation, Durham VA Health Care System, Durham, North Carolina
- Department of Population Health Sciences, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
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- Center of Innovation to Accelerate Discovery and Practice Transformation, Durham VA Health Care System, Durham, North Carolina
- Department of Population Health Sciences, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
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- Center for the Study of Human Aging and Development, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
- ** Department of Psychiatry, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
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- ** Department of Psychiatry, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
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- Center of Innovation to Accelerate Discovery and Practice Transformation, Durham VA Health Care System, Durham, North Carolina
- Department of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
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Condon HE, Maurer LF, Kyle SD. Reporting of adverse events in cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia: A systematic examination of randomised controlled trials. Sleep Med Rev 2020; 56:101412. [PMID: 33422935 DOI: 10.1016/j.smrv.2020.101412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2020] [Revised: 08/13/2020] [Accepted: 08/14/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Adverse events are undesirable events that can occur during medical or psychological treatment. There has been limited attention to adverse events in psychological treatment trials relative to pharmacotherapy trials. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBTI) is the first line treatment for insomnia but studies have reported potential negative effects during acute implementation. This review aimed to understand the extent to which adverse events are monitored for and reported in the CBTI trial literature. Ninety-nine randomised controlled trials were identified for inclusion, with findings showing that 32.3% (n = 32) of studies addressed adverse events in some way, while only 7.1% (n = 7) of studies met all criteria for adequate reporting of adverse events. For studies that reported on adverse events by group, there did not appear to be consistent differences between trial arms, however the limited evidence-base coupled with marked heterogeneity in monitoring and reporting makes it difficult to draw clear conclusions at this time. We outline recommendations for the field aimed at improving prospective monitoring and reporting of adverse events in psychological/behavioural treatment trials.
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- Heather E Condon
- Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute, Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute, Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute, Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
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Savoie MB, Lee KA, Subak LL, Hernandez C, Schembri M, Fung CH, Grady D, Huang AJ. Beyond the bladder: poor sleep in women with overactive bladder syndrome. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2020; 222:600.e1-600.e13. [PMID: 31836545 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2019.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2019] [Revised: 11/23/2019] [Accepted: 12/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Nocturnal bladder symptoms and sleep disruption commonly coexist in middle-aged and older women. Although sleep disruption is often attributed to nocturnal bladder symptoms in women with overactive bladder syndrome, nonbladder factors also may influence sleep in this population. Many women with overactive bladder are eager to identify nonpharmacologic strategies for both bladder symptoms and sleep disruption, given the potential adverse effects of sedative and anticholinergic bladder medications in this population. OBJECTIVES To provide greater insight into the complex relationship between nighttime overactive bladder symptoms and sleep disruption, and to evaluate the effects of a guided slow-paced respiration intervention on sleep outcomes in women with overactive bladder. STUDY DESIGN We conducted an ancillary study within a randomized trial of slow-paced respiration in women with overactive bladder symptoms. Ambulatory community-dwelling women who reported ≥3 episodes/day of urgency-associated voiding or incontinence were randomized to use either a portable biofeedback device (RESPeRATE; Intercure, Ltd) to practice guided slow-paced respiration exercises daily for 12 weeks (N=79) or an identical-appearing device programmed to play nonrhythmic music without guiding breathing (N=82). At baseline and after 12 weeks, bladder symptoms were assessed by voiding diary, sleep duration, and disruption were assessed by sleep diary corroborated by wrist actigraphy, and poor sleep quality was determined by a Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index global score >5. RESULTS Of the 161 women randomized, 31% reported at least twice-nightly nocturia, 26% nocturnal incontinence, and 70% poor sleep quality at baseline. Of the 123 reporting any nighttime awakenings, 89% averaged 1 or more nighttime awakenings, and 83% attributed at least half of awakenings to using the bathroom. Self-reported wake time after sleep onset increased with increasing frequency of nocturnal bladder symptoms (P=.01 for linear trend). However, even among women without nocturia, average sleep quality was poor (Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index global score mean of 7.3; 95% confidence interval, 6.0-8.6). Over 12 weeks, women assigned to slow-paced respiration (N=79) experienced modest improvements in mean nocturnal voiding frequency (0.4 fewer voids/night), sleep quality (1.1 point score decrease), and sleep disruption (1.5% decreased wake time after sleep onset). However, similar improvements were detected in the music control group (N=81), without significant between-group differences. CONCLUSIONS Many women with overactive bladder syndrome experience disrupted sleep, but not all nocturnal awakenings are attributable to bladder symptoms, and average sleep quality tends to be poor even in women without nocturia. Findings suggest that clinicians should not assume that poor sleep in women with overactive bladder syndrome is primarily caused by nocturnal bladder symptoms. Guided slow-paced respiration was associated with modest improvements in nocturia frequency and sleep quality in this trial, but the results do not support clinician recommendation to use this technique over other behavioral relaxation techniques for improving sleep.
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- Department of Family Health Care Nursing, University of California San Francisco, CA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA
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- Department of Medicine, University of California San Francisco, CA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, & Reproductive Sciences, University of California San Francisco, CA
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- Department of Medicine, University of California at Los Angeles, CA; VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA
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- Department of Medicine, University of California San Francisco, CA
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- Department of Medicine, University of California San Francisco, CA
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Cognitive behavioural therapy monotherapy for insomnia: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Asian J Psychiatr 2020; 49:101828. [PMID: 32115395 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajp.2019.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2019] [Revised: 10/07/2019] [Accepted: 10/07/2019] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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This was a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing the effects of cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBTI) as a monotherapy and active control treatments in persons with insomnia who have no major medical conditions or psychiatric comorbidities. PubMed, PsycINFO, EMBASE, Cochrane Library databases, WanFang and CNKI were systematically and independently searched. Standardized mean differences (SMDs) and risk ratio (RR) with their 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated. Nine RCTs with 12 treatment arms comparing CBTI (n = 479) and active control (n = 510) groups were analyzed. Compared to the active control group, the CBTI group showed significantly less improvement in insomnia at post-CBTI assessment in terms of sleep efficiency (SMD: 0.32, 95% CI: 0.00 to 0.63), sleep latency (SMD: -0.33, 95% CI: -0.56 to -0.09), wake after sleep onset (SMD: -0.27, 95% CI: -0.52 to -0.01), the total scores of Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (SMD: -0.52, 95% CI: -0.86 to -0.19), the Insomnia Symptom Index (SMD: -0.68, 95% CI: -1.01 to -0.36), the Dysfunctional Attitudes and Beliefs About Sleep Scale (SMD: -0.76, 95% CI: -1.25 to -0.27), and the Athens Insomnia Scale (SMD: -0.66, 95% CI: -1.07 to -0.24). In this meta-analysis, CBTI monotherapy showed no advantage in improving insomnia compared with other standard treatments.
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Purpose of Review To evaluate and summarize recent research articles pertaining to insomnia in older adults that can guide healthcare providers on factors to consider when assessing and managing insomnia. Recent Findings Up to 75% of older adults experience symptoms of insomnia. Insomnia is associated with socioeconomic status, racial and ethnic classification, family relationships, medical and mental health disorders, cognitive function, and dementia. Although one-fifth of older adults are still prescribed sleep medications, cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia is the first line treatment for insomnia, resulting in short-term and long-term benefits. Summary To manage insomnia safely and effectively, healthcare providers need to consistently assess for insomnia during baseline and annual assessments, evaluate medical and social factors associated with insomnia, minimize the use of sleep medications, and provide referrals to and/or collaborate with providers who perform cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia. Insomnia screening is important as it facilitates early intervention with behavioral management, reduces the potential for pharmacological management, which increases fall risk in older adults, and enables further assessment and early identification of outcomes such as cognitive impairment.
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van der Zweerde T, Bisdounis L, Kyle SD, Lancee J, van Straten A. Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia: A meta-analysis of long-term effects in controlled studies. Sleep Med Rev 2019; 48:101208. [PMID: 31491656 DOI: 10.1016/j.smrv.2019.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 140] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2018] [Revised: 04/25/2019] [Accepted: 08/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is a treatment with moderate to large effects. These effects are believed to be sustained long-term, but no systematic meta-analyses of recent evidence exist. In this present meta-analysis, we investigate long-term effects in 30 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing CBT-I to non-active control groups. The primary analyses (n = 29 after excluding one study which was an outlier) showed that CBT-I is effective at 3-, 6- and 12-mo compared to non-active controls: Hedges g for Insomnia severity index: 0.64 (3 m), 0.40 (6 m) and 0.25 (12 m); sleep onset latency: 0.38 (3 m), 0.29 (6 m) and 0.40 (12 m); sleep efficiency: 0.51 (3 m), 0.32 (6 m) and 0.35 (12 m). We demonstrate that although effects decline over time, CBT-I produces clinically significant effects that last up to a year after therapy.
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- Tanja van der Zweerde
- Department of Clinical Psychology, Amsterdam Public Health, VU University, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute, Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; PsyQ Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, Amsterdam Public Health, VU University, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Mitchell LJ, Bisdounis L, Ballesio A, Omlin X, Kyle SD. The impact of cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia on objective sleep parameters: A meta-analysis and systematic review. Sleep Med Rev 2019; 47:90-102. [PMID: 31377503 DOI: 10.1016/j.smrv.2019.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2019] [Revised: 06/10/2019] [Accepted: 06/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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It is well-established that cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) improves self-reported sleep disturbance, however the impact on objective sleep is less clear. This meta-analysis aimed to quantify the impact of multi-component CBT-I on objective measures of sleep, indexed via polysomnography (PSG) and actigraphy. Fifteen studies met inclusion criteria. Following appraisal for risk of bias, extracted data were meta-analysed using random-effects models. The quality of the literature was generally high, although reporting of methodological detail varied markedly between studies. Meta-analyses found no evidence that CBT-I reliably improves PSG-defined sleep parameters. Actigraphy evidence was more mixed; with a small effect for reduction in sleep onset latency (Hedge's g = -0.28 [95% confidence interval (CI) -0.51 to -0.05], p = 0.018) and a moderate effect for reduction in total sleep time (TST) (Hedge's g = -0.51 [95% CI -0.75 to -0.26], p < 0.001). In contrast, and consistent with recent meta-analyses, CBT-I was associated with robust improvements in diary measures of sleep initiation and maintenance (Hedge's g range = 0.50 to 0.79) but not TST. While the literature is small and still developing, the sleep benefits of CBT-I are more clearly expressed in the subjective versus objective domain.
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- Laura J Mitchell
- Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute, Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute, Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK; Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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- Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute, Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute, Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
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Ryden AM, Martin JL, Matsuwaka S, Fung CH, Dzierzewski JM, Song Y, Mitchell MN, Fiorentino L, Josephson KR, Jouldjian S, Alessi CA. Insomnia Disorder Among Older Veterans: Results of a Postal Survey. J Clin Sleep Med 2019; 15:543-551. [PMID: 30952212 DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.7710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2018] [Accepted: 01/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVES To estimate the prevalence of insomnia disorder among older veterans and to study relationships among age and self-rated health, with insomnia disorder, self-reported sleep duration and sleep efficiency. METHODS A cross-sectional postal survey of community-dwelling older veterans (older than 60 years) seen at one VA Healthcare System in the prior 18 months was performed, which was constructed to align with the general diagnostic criteria for insomnia disorder (International Classification of Sleep Disorders, Second Edition [ICSD-2]). The survey also queried self-reported sleep duration, bedtime, and wake time, which were used to calculate sleep efficiency. The survey also asked about race/ethnicity and self-rated health (using the general health item from the Short Form-36). RESULTS A completed survey was returned by 4,717 individuals (51.9% response rate; mean age 74.1 years). Of those, 2,249 (47.7%) met ICSD-2 diagnostic criteria for insomnia disorder. In logistic regression analyses, insomnia disorder was more likely among younger age categories (odds ratios [OR] 1.4-2.5) and in those with worse self-rated health (OR 2.1-14.4). Both total nocturnal sleep time and time in bed increased with older age (all P < .001), whereas sleep efficiency did not differ. Worse self-rated health was associated with shorter total nocturnal sleep time, more time in bed, and lower (worse) sleep efficiency. CONCLUSIONS Results of the postal survey suggest that almost half of community-dwelling older veterans have insomnia disorder, which was more common in young-old and among those with worse self-rated health. Additional work is needed to address the high burden of insomnia among older adults, including those with poor health.
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- Armand M Ryden
- Pulmonary/Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, California.,David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California.,Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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- David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California.,Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, California
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- David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California.,Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, California
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- Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of California San Diego, San Diego, California
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- Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, California
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- Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, California
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- David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California.,Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, California
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A systematic review of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia implemented in primary care and community settings. Sleep Med Rev 2019; 44:23-36. [DOI: 10.1016/j.smrv.2018.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2017] [Revised: 10/14/2018] [Accepted: 11/05/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Insomnia is commonly reported by military populations, especially those with comorbid mental and physical health conditions. Co-occurring conditions result in an altered presentation of insomnia symptoms, and complicate provision of cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), requiring supplementary assessment or modifications to traditional techniques. CBT-I has consistently demonstrated positive outcomes for active-duty service members and veterans, even in the context of significant comorbidities such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, sleep apnea, and chronic pain. Despite its promise, studies of CBT-I in some populations, including women and individuals with substance use disorders, remain relatively understudied in active-duty and veteran populations.
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The psychological wellbeing outcomes of nonpharmacological interventions for older persons with insomnia symptoms: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Sleep Med Rev 2019; 43:1-13. [DOI: 10.1016/j.smrv.2018.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2018] [Revised: 09/19/2018] [Accepted: 09/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Orkin AM, McArthur A, Venugopal J, Kithulegoda N, Martiniuk A, Buchman DZ, Kouyoumdjian F, Rachlis B, Strike C, Upshur R. Defining and measuring health equity in research on task shifting in high-income countries: A systematic review. SSM Popul Health 2019; 7:100366. [PMID: 30886887 PMCID: PMC6402379 DOI: 10.1016/j.ssmph.2019.100366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2018] [Revised: 01/16/2019] [Accepted: 01/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Introduction Task shifting interventions have been implemented to improve health and address health inequities. Little is known about how inequity and vulnerability are defined and measured in research on task shifting. We conducted a systematic review to identify how inequity and vulnerability are identified, defined and measured in task shifting research from high-income countries. Methods and analysis We implemented a novel search process to identify programs of research concerning task shifting interventions in high-income countries. We searched MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Web of Science, and CENTRAL to identify articles published from 2004 to 2016. Each program of research incorporated a "parent" randomized trial and "child" publications or sub-studies arising from the same research group. Two investigators extracted (1) study details, (2) definitions and measures of health equity or population vulnerability, and (3) assessed the quality of the reporting and measurement of health equity and vulnerability using a five-point scale developed for this study. We summarized the findings using a narrative approach. Results Fifteen programs of research met inclusion criteria, involving 15 parent randomized trials and 62 child publications. Included programs of research were all undertaken in the United States, among Hispanic- (5/15), African- (2/15), and Korean-Americans (1/15), and low socioeconomic status (2/15), rural (2/15) and older adult populations (2/15). Task shifting interventions included community health workers, peers, and a variety of other non-professional and lay workers to address a range of non-communicable diseases. Some research provided robust analyses of the affected populations' health inequities and demonstrated how a task shifting intervention redressed those concerns. Other studies provided no such definitions and measured only biomedical endpoints. Conclusion Included studies vary substantially in the definition and measurement of health inequity and vulnerability. A more precise theoretical and evaluative framework for task shifting is recommended to effectively achieve the goal of equitable health.
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- Aaron M Orkin
- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Schwartz/Reisman Emergency Medicine Institute, Sinai Health System, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Ontario Public Health Libraries Association, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Schwartz/Reisman Emergency Medicine Institute, Sinai Health System, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Women's College Research Institute, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,George Institute for Global Health Australia, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Joint Centre for Bioethics, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.,Centre for Urban Health Solutions, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Ontario HIV Treatment Network, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Dignitas International, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Dzierzewski JM, Martin JL, Fung CH, Song Y, Fiorentino L, Jouldjian S, Rodriguez JC, Mitchell M, Josephson K, Alessi CA. CBT for late-life insomnia and the accuracy of sleep and wake perceptions: Results from a randomized-controlled trial. J Sleep Res 2019; 28:e12809. [PMID: 30609099 DOI: 10.1111/jsr.12809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2018] [Revised: 10/25/2018] [Accepted: 11/09/2018] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Subjective and objective estimates of sleep are often discordant among individuals with insomnia who typically under-report sleep time and over-report wake time at night. This study examined the impact and durability of cognitive-behavioural therapy for insomnia on improving the accuracy of sleep and wake perceptions in older adults, and tested whether changes in sleep quality were related to changes in the accuracy of sleep/wake perceptions. One-hundred and fifty-nine older veterans (97% male, mean age 72.2 years) who met diagnostic criteria for insomnia disorder were randomized to: (1) cognitive-behavioural therapy for insomnia (n = 106); or (2) attention control (n = 53). Assessments were conducted at baseline, post-treatment, 6-months and 12-months follow-up. Sleep measures included objective (via wrist actigraphy) and subjective (via self-report diary) total sleep time and total wake time, along with Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index score. Discrepancy was computed as the difference between objective and subjective estimates of wake and sleep. Minutes of discrepancy were compared between groups across time, as were the relationships between Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index scores and subsequent changes in discrepancy. Compared with controls, participants randomized to cognitive-behavioural therapy for insomnia became more accurate (i.e. minutes discrepancy was reduced) in their perceptions of sleep/wake at post-treatment, 6-months and 12-months follow-up (p < .05). Improved Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index scores at each study assessment preceded and predicted reduced discrepancy at the next study assessment (p < .05). Cognitive-behavioural therapy for insomnia reduces sleep/wake discrepancy among older adults with insomnia. The reductions may be driven by improvements in sleep quality. Improving sleep quality appears to be a viable path to improving sleep perception and may contribute to the underlying effectiveness of cognitive-behavioural therapy for insomnia.
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- Joseph M Dzierzewski
- Department of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, California, USA.,VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, California, USA.,VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- School of Medicine, Psychiatry Department, University of California, San Diego, California, USA
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- VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, California, USA.,VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA.,Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, California, USA.,VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Espie CA, Emsley R, Kyle SD, Gordon C, Drake CL, Siriwardena AN, Cape J, Ong JC, Sheaves B, Foster R, Freeman D, Costa-Font J, Marsden A, Luik AI. Effect of Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia on Health, Psychological Well-being, and Sleep-Related Quality of Life: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Psychiatry 2019; 76:21-30. [PMID: 30264137 PMCID: PMC6583463 DOI: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2018.2745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 223] [Impact Index Per Article: 44.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2018] [Accepted: 08/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Importance Digital cognitive behavioral therapy (dCBT) is a scalable and effective intervention for treating insomnia. Most people with insomnia, however, seek help because of the daytime consequences of poor sleep, which adversely affects quality of life. Objectives To investigate the effect of dCBT for insomnia on functional health, psychological well-being, and sleep-related quality of life and to determine whether a reduction in insomnia symptoms was a mediating factor. Design, Setting, and Participants This online, 2-arm, parallel-group randomized trial comparing dCBT for insomnia with sleep hygiene education (SHE) evaluated 1711 participants with self-reported symptoms of insomnia. Participants were recruited between December 1, 2015, and December 1, 2016, and dCBT was delivered using web and/or mobile channels plus treatment as usual; SHE comprised a website and a downloadable booklet plus treatment as usual. Online assessments took place at 0 (baseline), 4 (midtreatment), 8 (posttreatment), and 24 (follow-up) weeks. Programs were completed within 12 weeks after inclusion. Main Outcomes and Measures Primary outcomes were scores on self-reported measures of functional health (Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System: Global Health Scale; range, 10-50; higher scores indicate better health); psychological well-being (Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale; range, 14-70; higher scores indicate greater well-being); and sleep-related quality of life (Glasgow Sleep Impact Index; range, 1-100; higher scores indicate greater impairment). Secondary outcomes comprised mood, fatigue, sleepiness, cognitive failures, work productivity, and relationship satisfaction. Insomnia was assessed with the Sleep Condition Indicator (range: 0-32; higher scores indicate better sleep). Results Of the 1711 participants included in the intention-to-treat analysis, 1329 (77.7%) were female, mean (SD) age was 48.0 (13.8) years, and 1558 (91.1%) were white. Use of dCBT was associated with a small improvement in functional health compared with SHE (adjusted difference [95% CI] at week 4, 0.90 [0.40-1.40]; week 8, 1.76 [1.24-2.28]; week 24, 1.76 [1.22-2.30]) and psychological well-being (adjusted difference [95% CI] at week 4, 1.04 [0.28-1.80]; week 8, 2.68 [1.89-3.47]; week 24, 2.95 [2.13-3.76]), and with a large improvement in sleep-related quality of life (at week 4, -8.76 [-11.83 to -5.69]; week 8, -17.60 [-20.81 to -14.39]; week 24, -18.72 [-22.04 to -15.41]) (all P < .01). A large improvement in insomnia mediated these outcomes (range mediated, 45.5%-84.0%). Conclusions and Relevance Use of dCBT is effective in improving functional health, psychological well-being, and sleep-related quality of life in people reporting insomnia symptoms. A reduction in insomnia symptoms mediates these improvements. These results confirm that dCBT improves both daytime and nighttime aspects of insomnia, strengthening existing recommendations of CBT as the treatment of choice for insomnia. Trial Registration isrctn.org identifier: ISRCTN60530898.
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- Colin A. Espie
- Sleep & Circadian Neuroscience Institute, Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
- Big Health Ltd, London, United Kingdom
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- Biostatistics & Health Informatics Department, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King’s College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Sleep & Circadian Neuroscience Institute, Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- CIRUS Centre for Integrated Research and Understanding of Sleep, Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Sleep Disorders and Research Center, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, Michigan
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- Big Health Ltd, London, United Kingdom
- Division of Psychology and Language Sciences, Faculty of Brain Sciences, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
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- Sleep & Circadian Neuroscience Institute, Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Sleep & Circadian Neuroscience Institute, Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Sleep & Circadian Neuroscience Institute, Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Department of Health Policy, The London School of Economics and Political Science, London, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Biostatistics, School of Health Sciences, The University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Sleep & Circadian Neuroscience Institute, Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
- Big Health Ltd, London, United Kingdom
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Pavlova MK, Latreille V, Puri N, Johnsen J, Batool-Anwar S, Javaheri S, Mathew PG. Novel non-pharmacological insomnia treatment - a pilot study. Nat Sci Sleep 2019; 11:189-195. [PMID: 31572034 PMCID: PMC6748315 DOI: 10.2147/nss.s198944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2018] [Accepted: 06/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this prospective pilot study was to examine the effects of a novel non-pharmacological device (BioBoosti) on insomnia symptoms in adults. METHODS Subjects with chronic insomnia were instructed to hold the device in each hand for 8 mins for 6 cycles on a nightly basis for 2 weeks. Outcomes tested included standardized subjective sleep measures assessing sleep quality, insomnia symptoms, and daytime sleepiness. Sleep was objectively quantified using electroencephalogram (EEG) before and after 2 weeks of treatment with BioBoosti, and wrist actigraphy throughout the study. RESULTS Twenty adults (mean age: 45.6±17.1 y/o; range 18-74 y/o) were enrolled in the study. No significant side effects were noted by any of the subjects. After 2 weeks of BioBoosti use, subjects reported improved sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index: 12.6±3.3 versus 8.5±3.7, p=0.001) and reduced insomnia symptoms (Insomnia Severity Index: 18.2±5.2 versus 12.8±7.0, p<0.001). Sleepiness, as assessed by a visual analog scale, was significantly reduced after treatment (5.7±2.8 versus 4.0±3.3, p=0.03). CONCLUSION BioBoosti use yielded an improvement in insomnia symptoms. Larger placebo-controlled studies are needed to fully assess efficacy.
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- Milena K Pavlova
- Department of Neurology, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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Dolu I, Nahcivan NO. Impact of a nurse-led sleep programme on the sleep quality and depressive symptomatology among older adults in nursing homes: A non-randomised controlled study. Int J Older People Nurs 2018; 14:e12215. [PMID: 30536932 DOI: 10.1111/opn.12215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2018] [Revised: 10/22/2018] [Accepted: 10/31/2018] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Sleep problems are much more prevalent in nursing home residents than in their community-dwelling counterparts. Cognitive behavioural therapy is likely to improve sleep quality in older adults. However, these interventions have a narrow scope to generalise to nursing home practice, and there are minimal data on the effectiveness of the integration of cognitive behavioural therapy and motivational interviewing in nursing home settings. AIM The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of a nurse-led sleep programme on the sleep quality and depressive symptomatology in cognitively intact nursing home residents. METHODS A non-randomised controlled study design was applied to 52 older adults living in three different nursing homes in the same locality. Then, we categorised our study cohort into the following two groups: intervention group in which the older adults received the nurse-led sleep programme and control group in which the older adults received regular nursing home services. One nursing home was assigned to the intervention, and two were assigned to control. The intervention group participated in four weekly 1-hr sessions performed by the first author. RESULTS Follow-up assessments conducted at 8 and 12 weeks after the intervention ended revealed that participants in the intervention group experienced a significant improvement in some objective sleep parameters, including awakenings, total wake time, wake after sleep onset and sleep efficiency, as well as a significant decrease in depressive symptomatology. CONCLUSION To summarise, the results of this study showed that the nurse-led sleep programme improved the sleep quality and reduced depressive symptomatology in cognitively intact nursing home residents. In this context, we can assert that interventions for sleep problems should be individualised by addressing sleep experience and sleep management strategies of older adults living in nursing homes and should be integrated with motivational interviewing techniques.
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- Ilknur Dolu
- General Directorate of Public Health, Ministry of Health of Turkey, Ankara, Turkey
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- Public Health Nursing Department, Florence Nightingale Nursing Faculty, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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Richter K, Miloseva L, Köck M, Hillemacher T, Weeß HG. Verhaltenstherapeutische Behandlung von Insomnie im Alter – wann und wie behandeln? SOMNOLOGIE 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s11818-018-0187-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Psychological Interventions for Late-life Insomnia: Current and Emerging Science. CURRENT SLEEP MEDICINE REPORTS 2018; 4:268-277. [PMID: 31106115 DOI: 10.1007/s40675-018-0129-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Purpose of Review Late-life insomnia is a serious medical condition associated with many untoward consequences. The high prevalence of late-life insomnia, along with the concomitant risks inherent in the use of hypnotic medications in older adults necessitates non-pharmacological (i.e., psychological) treatment options. We aim to summarize and evaluate the state-of-the-science of psychological treatment options for late-life insomnia. Recent Findings Cumulative scientific evidence suggests the efficacy of psychological treatment of late-life insomnia. During the previous decade, trials of psychological treatments for insomnia have begun to test various modifications to treatments that have the potential to improve access for older adults, along with expanding their focus to include individuals with comorbid conditions that are common to older adults. While these modifications represent positive advances in the science of treatment for late-life insomnia, the evidence is still largely explanatory/efficacious in nature. Summary Psychological strategies represent the best approaches for the treatment of late-life insomnia. Future investigations would be wise to progressively move towards increasingly pragmatic/effectiveness investigations, adding to the literature base regarding the treatment of late-life insomnia under usual/real-world conditions as opposed to ideal/artificial conditions.
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Yeung T, Martin JL, Fung CH, Fiorentino L, Dzierzewski JM, Rodriguez Tapia JC, Song Y, Josephson K, Jouldjian S, Mitchell MN, Alessi C. Sleep Outcomes With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia Are Similar Between Older Adults With Low vs. High Self-Reported Physical Activity. Front Aging Neurosci 2018; 10:274. [PMID: 30271340 PMCID: PMC6146107 DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2018.00274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2018] [Accepted: 08/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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We examined whether baseline self-reported physical activity is associated with the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) in older veterans. Community-dwelling veterans aged 60 years and older with insomnia received CBT-I in a randomized controlled trial. Participants who received active treatment were divided into low and high physical activity based on self-report. Sleep outcomes were measured by sleep diary, questionnaire and wrist actigraphy; collected at baseline, post-treatment, 6-month and 12-month follow-up. Mixed-effects models compared differences between physical activity groups in change in sleep outcome from baseline to each follow-up, and equivalence tests examined if physical activity groups were clinically equal. There were no significant differences in sleep outcomes between physical activity groups. Equivalence tests suggested possible equality in physical activity groups for five of seven sleep outcomes. Efficacy of CBT-I in older veterans was not associated with self-reported physical activity at baseline. Older adults with insomnia who report low levels of physical activity can benefit from CBT-I.
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- Timothy Yeung
- Washington & Jefferson College, Washington, PA, United States
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- Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, North Hills, CA, United States.,Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, North Hills, CA, United States.,Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States
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- Department of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, United States
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- Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States.,Department of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, North Hills, CA, United States.,Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, North Hills, CA, United States
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- Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, North Hills, CA, United States
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- Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, North Hills, CA, United States
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- Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, North Hills, CA, United States.,Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Chung KF, Lee CT, Yeung WF, Chan MS, Chung EWY, Lin WL. Sleep hygiene education as a treatment of insomnia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Fam Pract 2018; 35:365-375. [PMID: 29194467 DOI: 10.1093/fampra/cmx122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 141] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Sleep hygiene education (SHE) is commonly used as a treatment of insomnia in general practice. Whether SHE or cognitive-behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), a treatment with stronger evidence base, should be provided first remains unclear. OBJECTIVE To review the efficacy of SHE for poor sleep or insomnia. METHODS We systematically searched six key electronic databases up until May 2017. Two researchers independently selected relevant publications, extracted data and evaluated methodological quality according to the Cochrane criteria. RESULTS Twelve of 15 studies compared SHE with CBT-I, three with mindfulness-based therapy, but none with sham or no treatment. General knowledge about sleep, substance use, regular exercise and bedroom arrangement were commonly covered; sleep-wake regularity and avoidance of daytime naps in seven programs, but stress management in only five programs. Major findings include (i) there were significant pre- to post-treatment improvements following SHE, with small to medium effect size; (ii) SHE was significantly less efficacious than CBT-I, with difference in effect size ranging from medium to large; (iii) pre- to post-treatment improvement and SHE-CBT-I difference averaged at 5% and 8% in sleep-diary-derived sleep efficiency, respectively, and two points in Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index; (iv) only subjective measures were significant and (v) no data on acceptability, adherence, understanding and cost-effectiveness. CONCLUSIONS Although SHE is less effective than CBT-I, unanswered methodological and implementation issues prevent a firm conclusion to be made on whether SHE has a role in a stepped-care model for insomnia in primary care.
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- Ka-Fai Chung
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Nursing, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Maternal Mental Health, Waitemata District Health Board, Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Hong Kong Institute of Integrative Medicine, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Smith MT, McCrae CS, Cheung J, Martin JL, Harrod CG, Heald JL, Carden KA. Use of Actigraphy for the Evaluation of Sleep Disorders and Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake Disorders: An American Academy of Sleep Medicine Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and GRADE Assessment. J Clin Sleep Med 2018; 14:1209-1230. [PMID: 29991438 DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.7228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 236] [Impact Index Per Article: 39.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2018] [Accepted: 05/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The purpose of this systematic review is to provide supporting evidence for a clinical practice guideline on the use of actigraphy. METHODS The American Academy of Sleep Medicine commissioned a task force of experts in sleep medicine. A systematic review was conducted to identify studies that compared the use of actigraphy, sleep logs, and/or polysomnography. Statistical analyses were performed to determine the clinical significance of using actigraphy as an objective measure of sleep and circadian parameters. Finally, the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) process was used to assess the evidence for making recommendations. RESULTS The literature search resulted in 81 studies that met inclusion criteria; all 81 studies provided data suitable for statistical analyses. These data demonstrate that actigraphy provides consistent objective data that is often unique from patient-reported sleep logs for some sleep parameters in adult and pediatric patients with suspected or diagnosed insomnia, circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders, sleep-disordered breathing, central disorders of hypersomnolence, and adults with insufficient sleep syndrome. These data also demonstrate that actigraphy is not a reliable measure of periodic limb movements in adult and pediatric patients. The task force provided a detailed summary of the evidence along with the quality of evidence, the balance of benefits and harms, patient values and preferences, and resource use considerations.
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- Stanford Center for Sleep Sciences and Medicine, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California
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- David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California.,VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, Los Angeles, California
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- Saint Thomas Medical Partners-Sleep Specialists, Nashville, Tennessee
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Sleep disorders are common among women veterans and contribute to poor functioning and quality of life. Studies show that women veterans are particularly prone to insomnia, sleep-disordered breathing, and insufficient sleep. Standard cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) should be viewed as first-line therapy for insomnia disorder, and women veterans should be screened and treated for sleep-disordered breathing. Behavioral and lifestyle factors contributing to insufficient sleep should also be addressed. Challenges exist in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders in women veterans, in part because of high rates of psychiatric comorbidities, such as posttraumatic stress disorder and depression.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jennifer L Martin
- Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, 16111 Plummer Street, North Hills, CA 91343, USA; Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, VA Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center, 11E, 16111 Plummer Street, North Hills, CA 91343, USA.
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- Division of Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Wayne State University, University Health Center, 4201 St. Antoine, 2E, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Wayne State University, Harper University Hospital, 3 Hudson, 3990 John R, Detroit, MI 48323, USA
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Tighe CA, Bramoweth AD. Recent Developments in the Management of Insomnia in Later Life. CURRENT TREATMENT OPTIONS IN PSYCHIATRY 2018; 5:195-210. [PMID: 37560530 PMCID: PMC10411142 DOI: 10.1007/s40501-018-0145-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
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Purpose of review Insomnia impacts a significant proportion of older adults yet is not an inevitable consequence of aging and is amenable to intervention. The aim of this narrative review is to provide an overview of recent recommendations and empirical findings regarding the management of insomnia in older adults. Recent findings The treatment of insomnia with cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) continues to be empirically supported and the recommended first-line intervention for adults. Accumulating evidence indicates that other non-pharmacological therapies for insomnia, such as mindfulness-based therapies, light therapy, and physical activity interventions, as well as treatment delivered by non-clinician "sleep coaches" also positively impact insomnia symptoms. Finally, recent systematic reviews offer guidelines and recommendations for pharmacological management of insomnia. Summary CBT-I remains the recommended first-line treatment for insomnia across adult ages. There is a continued need to increase the availability and optimize the delivery of CBT-I and other therapies for older adults with insomnia to maximize treatment benefits. There is also evidence for some benefit of pharmacological agents to treat insomnia; however, these are not without risks, particularly in the geriatric population.
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- Caitlan A. Tighe
- VISN 4 Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center (MIRECC), VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Research Office Building (151R-U), University Drive C, Pittsburgh, PA, 15240, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- VISN 4 Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center (MIRECC), VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Research Office Building (151R-U), University Drive C, Pittsburgh, PA, 15240, USA
- Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion (CHERP), VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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Hughes JM, Song Y, Fung CH, Dzierzewski JM, Mitchell MN, Jouldjian S, Josephson KR, Alessi CA, Martin JL. Measuring Sleep in Vulnerable Older Adults: A Comparison of Subjective and Objective Sleep Measures. Clin Gerontol 2018; 41:145-157. [PMID: 29283797 PMCID: PMC5809246 DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2017.1408734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study compared subjective (questionnaire) and objective (actigraphy) sleep assessments, and examined agreement between these methods, in vulnerable older adults participating in a Veterans Administration Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) program. METHODS 59 ADHC participants (95% male, mean age = 78 years) completed sleep questionnaires and 72 continuous hours of wrist actigraphy. Linear regression was used to examine agreement between methods and explore discrepancies in subjective/objective measures. RESULTS Disturbed sleep was common, yet there was no agreement between subjective and objective sleep assessment methods. Compared with objective measures, one-half of participants reported worse sleep efficiency (SE) on questionnaires while one-quarter over-estimated SE. Participants reporting worse pain had a greater discrepancy between subjective and objective SE. CONCLUSIONS Vulnerable older adults demonstrated unique patterns of reporting sleep quality when comparing subjective and objective methods. Additional research is needed to better understand how vulnerable older adults evaluate sleep problems. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS Objective and subjective sleep measures may represent unique and equally important constructs in this population. Clinicians should consider utilizing both objective and subjective sleep measures to identify individuals who may benefit from behavioral sleep treatments, and future research is needed to develop and validate appropriate sleep assessments for vulnerable older adults.
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- Jaime M Hughes
- a Center for Health Services Research in Primary Care , Durham VA Medical Center , Durham , North Carolina , USA
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- b Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center , VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System , Los Angeles , California , USA.,c David Geffen School of Medicine , University of California at Los Angeles , Los Angeles , California , USA
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- b Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center , VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System , Los Angeles , California , USA.,c David Geffen School of Medicine , University of California at Los Angeles , Los Angeles , California , USA
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- d Department of Psychology , Virginia Commonwealth University , Richmond , Virginia , USA
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- b Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center , VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System , Los Angeles , California , USA
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- b Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center , VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System , Los Angeles , California , USA
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- b Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center , VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System , Los Angeles , California , USA
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- b Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center , VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System , Los Angeles , California , USA.,c David Geffen School of Medicine , University of California at Los Angeles , Los Angeles , California , USA
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- b Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center , VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System , Los Angeles , California , USA.,c David Geffen School of Medicine , University of California at Los Angeles , Los Angeles , California , USA
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Fung CH, Martin JL, Josephson K, Fiorentino L, Dzierzewski JM, Jouldjian S, Song Y, Rodriguez Tapia JC, Mitchell MN, Alessi CA. Cognitive Expectancies for Hypnotic Use among Older Adult Veterans with Chronic Insomnia. Clin Gerontol 2018; 41:130-135. [PMID: 28960164 PMCID: PMC5775935 DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2017.1356895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To examine relationships between cognitive expectancies about sleep and hypnotics and use of medications commonly used for insomnia (hypnotics). METHODS We analyzed baseline data from older veterans who met diagnostic criteria for insomnia and were enrolled in a trial comparing CBTI delivered by a supervised, sleep educator to an attention control condition (N = 159; 97% male, mean age 72 years). We classified individuals as hypnotic users (N = 23) vs. non-users (N = 135) based upon medication diaries. Associations between hypnotic status and Dysfunctional Beliefs and Attitudes about Sleep-16 (DBAS) total score (0-10, higher = worse) and two DBAS medication item scores (Item 1: "…better off taking a sleeping pill rather than having a poor night's sleep;" Item 2: "Medication… probably the only solution to sleeplessness"; 0-10, higher = worse) were examined in logistic regression models. RESULTS Higher scores on the DBAS medication items (both odds ratios = 1.3; p-values < .001) were significantly associated with hypnotic use. DBAS-16 total score was not associated with hypnotic use. CONCLUSION Cognitive expectancy (dysfunctional beliefs) about hypnotics was associated with hypnotic use in older adults with chronic insomnia disorder. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS Strategies that specifically target dysfunctional beliefs about hypnotics are needed and may impact hypnotic use in older adults.
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- Constance H Fung
- a Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center , VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System , Los Angeles , California , USA.,b David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA , Los Angeles , California , USA
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- a Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center , VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System , Los Angeles , California , USA.,b David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA , Los Angeles , California , USA
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- a Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center , VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System , Los Angeles , California , USA
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- c School of Medicine , University of California , San Diego, San Diego , California , USA
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- a Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center , VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System , Los Angeles , California , USA.,d Department of Psychology , Virginia Commonwealth University , Richmond , Virginia , USA
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- a Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center , VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System , Los Angeles , California , USA
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- b David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA , Los Angeles , California , USA
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- a Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center , VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System , Los Angeles , California , USA
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- a Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center , VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System , Los Angeles , California , USA.,b David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA , Los Angeles , California , USA
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