Behavioral treatment of insomnia in older adults: an open clinical trial comparing two interventions |
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Authors: | Pallesen S Nordhus I H Kvale G Nielsen G H Havik O E Johnsen B H Skjøtskift S |
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Affiliation: | Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Bergen, Christiesgt 12, 5015, Bergen, Norway. staale.pallesen@psych.uib.no |
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Abstract: | Fifty-five insomniacs, 60 years or above, participated in a behavioral treatment program, comparing two interventions (sleep hygiene+stimulus control vs sleep hygiene+relaxation tape). Half of the subjects were randomized to a waiting-list condition prior to treatment. No significant changes were observed during the waiting-list period. During the treatment period however, the subjects improved on several sleep parameters, and treatment gains were maintained at a 6-month follow-up. The effects of treatment were greater for nocturnal measures (e.g. sleep onset latency and total sleep time) as compared to daytime measures (e.g. life satisfaction, daytime alertness) and not-targeted behavior (medication use). There were no differences in treatment effects for the two interventions. |
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Keywords: | Insomnia Older adults Behavioral treatment Sleep hygiene Relaxation Stimulus control |
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