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Efficacy of two behavioral treatment programs for comorbid geriatric insomnia.

Author: AlstenChristopher, BensonRodney, LopezMartita, RybarczykBruce, StepanskiEdward

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Overview

Older adults with both insomnia and other health problems were studied to see if behavioral treatments for insomnia were effective. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) showed significant improvements in sleep for 54% of participants, while a home-based audio relaxation treatment (HART) showed improvement for 35%. These results suggest that home-based interventions may be a good first-line, low-cost treatment option.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
Older adults with comorbid insomnia and medical illness have been excluded from behavioral treatment research, but recent evidence suggested that such treatments would be effective with this population. In this study, 38 older adults with comorbid insomnia were randomized to 1 of 3 conditions: class...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12061413

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Behavioral Treatments for Geriatric Insomnia

Insomnia, a sleep disorder that can leave you feeling like you're lost in a vast and sleepless desert, is a common problem, especially among older adults. This research, like a camel caravan seeking a restful oasis in the desert of insomnia, investigates the efficacy of two behavioral treatment programs for geriatric insomnia.

The researchers studied 38 older adults with comorbid insomnia and medical illness, randomly assigning them to receive either classroom cognitive-behavioral treatment (CBT), home-based audio relaxation treatment (HART), or delayed-treatment control. They found that both CBT and HART groups showed significant improvements in sleep quality compared to the control group. This is like discovering two different oases in the desert, both offering respite from the sleepless nights.

The study's findings suggest that behavioral treatments, like CBT and HART, can be effective in improving sleep quality for older adults with comorbid insomnia. This is like finding a sustainable source of water and nourishment in the desert, leading to a healthier and more restful existence.

Navigating the Desert of Insomnia

This study highlights the potential of behavioral treatments for geriatric insomnia. It encourages healthcare providers to consider these options as a first-line approach to improving sleep quality in older adults.

Finding Rest in the Desert

This research offers hope for older adults struggling with insomnia. Behavioral treatments, like CBT and HART, can provide a path to better sleep and a more comfortable journey through the desert of sleepless nights.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

This study, like a camel caravan navigating the vast and often sleepless desert of insomnia, reveals the effectiveness of behavioral treatments for older adults. The study's findings suggest that CBT and HART can provide a path to better sleep and a more comfortable journey through the desert of sleepless nights, offering hope for a more restful existence.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2002-11-25
  2. Date Revised 2022-04-08
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

12061413

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

12061413

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