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Pilot randomized trial of brief behavioral treatment for insomnia in patients with heart failure
Kristie M Harris1, Steven E Schiele1, Charles F Emery1
1Departments of Psychology and Internal Medicine, Institute for Behavioral Medicine Research, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States.
Background:
Insomnia is prevalent among patients with heart failure (HF) and is associated with reduced physical and mental functioning, including possible exacerbation of cognitive deficits.
Objectives:
This study evaluated the effects of Brief Behavioral Treatment for Insomnia (BBTI) on insomnia and related factors among HF patients.
Methods:
Twenty-three HF patients with insomnia (70% women; 65% white; Mage = 55.7 ± 11.3 years; NYHA Class II = 70%) were randomized to a behavioral intervention (BI; n = 12) or sleep monitoring (SM; n = 11) group. Sleep, cognitive functioning, quality of life, distress, self-care, and functional status were assessed pre- and post-intervention.
Results:
BI participants experienced reduced insomnia and increased sleep quality and efficiency, with 58% demonstrating clinically meaningful improvements in insomnia and 25% achieving remission of insomnia symptoms. Depression and anxiety also improved in BI participants.
Conclusions:
BBTI was tolerated well within this symptom-limited patient population and was associated with reduced symptoms of insomnia and distress.
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