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Barry G Fields1, Sharon Schutte-Rodin, Michael L Perlis
1Center for Sleep and Circadian Neurobiology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA ; Division of Sleep Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA.
Abstract:
Despite the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) in treating chronic insomnia, it remains underutilized. Lack of appropriately-trained CBT-I providers is a major reason. Master's-level practitioners (MLPs) may, in addition to doctoral-level psychologists, be uniquely positioned to fill this role, based not only on "goodness of professional fit" but also given a handful of studies showing these individuals' care outcomes meet or exceed standard outcomes. However, the ability of MLPs to provide CBT-I will be significantly restricted until a clear pathway is established that extends from training opportunities to credentialing. Further questions remain about how to attract and incorporate MLPs into established practices.
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