In:
psychopraxis. neuropraxis, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 25, No. 4 ( 2022-09), p. 224-230
Abstract:
In the sleep laboratory of the neurological department of the hospital of the Brothers of Mercy in Vienna, all patients receiving the diagnosis “non-organic insomnia” are prospectively offered cognitive behavioral therapy. In 2021, 38 patients participated in the therapy program, 5 discontinued the therapy, and 4 patients were not available for a follow-up examination. Of the remaining 29 people, 16 (55.17%) achieved the primary treatment goal, elimination or a clinically relevant reduction in the severity of symptoms, measured according to the Insomnia Severity Index. These responders also showed a decrease in symptoms of depression (Beck Depression Index), and an improvement in the quality of life (SF-36, Short Form-36, mental health dimension). Cognitive behavioral therapy improved sleep efficiency, caused a cognitive restructuring of dysfunctional attitudes toward sleep (Dysfunctional Beliefs and Attitudes about Sleep scale), and reduced mechanisms of conditioned hyperarousal before sleep onset.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2197-9707
,
2197-9715
DOI:
10.1007/s00739-022-00817-5
Language:
German
Publisher:
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Publication Date:
2022
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2760892-X
SSG:
5,2
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