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Multi-Modal Home Sleep Monitoring in Older Adults
Published on: January 26, 2019
Research Evaluating Brief Behavioral Sleep Treatments for Rural Elderly (RESTORE): a preliminary examination of
Christina S McCrae1, Rene McGovern, Robin Lukefahr
1Department of Clinica and Health Psychology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610-0165, USA. csmccrae@phhp.ufl.edu
Objective:
To test the effectiveness of brief behavioral intervention for insomnia in rural elderly.
Methods:
Twenty older insomniacs (> or =65 years of age) were randomly assigned to sleep hygiene education (SHE; N = 9) or multicomponent behavioral treatment (MBT; N = 11). Rural care providers individually administered treatment (two in-person sessions/two telephone follow-ups). Training involved a two-day workshop.
Results:
At posttreatment, 10 MBT participants no longer met criteria for insomnia compared to 3 SHE participants.
Conclusion:
Brief behavioral intervention for late-life insomnia can be quickly taught and effectively delivered by "real-world" care providers in rural primary care settings.
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