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Internet-delivered or mailed self-help treatment for insomnia? A randomized waiting-list controlled trial
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Behaviour Research & Therapy . Jan2012, Vol. 50 Issue 1, p22-29. 8p. - Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- Abstract: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is effective in reducing insomnia complaints, but the effects of self-help CBT have been inconsistent. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of self-help for insomnia delivered in either electronic or paper-and-pencil format compared to a waiting-list. Participants kept a diary and filled out questionnaires before they were randomized into electronic (n = 216), paper-and-pencil (n = 205), or waiting-list (n = 202) groups. The intervention consisted of 6 weeks of unsupported self-help CBT, and post-tests were 4, 18, and 48 weeks after intervention. At 4-week follow-up, electronic and paper-and-pencil conditions were superior (p < .01) compared to the waiting-list condition on most daily sleep measures (Δd = 0.29–0.64), global insomnia symptoms (Δd = 0.90–1.00), depression (Δd = 0.36–0.41), and anxiety symptoms (Δd = 0.33–0.40). The electronic and paper-and-pencil groups demonstrated equal effectiveness 4 weeks after treatment (Δd = 0.00–0.22; p > .05). Effects were sustained at 48-week follow-up. This large-scale unsupported self-help study shows moderate to large effects on sleep measures that were still present after 48 weeks. Unsupported self-help CBT for insomnia therefore appears to be a promising first option in a stepped care approach. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00057967
- Volume :
- 50
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Behaviour Research & Therapy
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 69744008
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.brat.2011.09.012